Prairie Rivers of Iowa

Prairie Rivers of Iowa Prairie Rivers of Iowa is a nonprofit focused on water quality, & threats to pollinators & wildlife.

Our mission is to promote economic development through the restoration and conservation of Iowa’s cultural and natural resources.

Get out in nature and have a lovely bike ride today!
06/03/2026

Get out in nature and have a lovely bike ride today!

Help us welcome Casey Greufe as our new Water Quality and Outreach Specialist! Casey conducted research on water quality...
06/02/2026

Help us welcome Casey Greufe as our new Water Quality and Outreach Specialist! Casey conducted research on water quality and nutrient management at the University of Maryland, where he worked with farmers to reduce nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. He is passionate about building community through environmental stewardship and is especially excited to return to his home state to work on water quality issues that affect all Iowans.

Come join us!
06/01/2026

Come join us!

PRI Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

PRI Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Katelyn Rinicker, our Pollinator Conservation Specialist, will be chatting about our Native seed bank at the North Side ...
05/22/2026

Katelyn Rinicker, our Pollinator Conservation Specialist, will be chatting about our Native seed bank at the North Side Public Library on May 26th, from 6 pm to 7 pm! Come listen in.

Prairie Rivers and Pollinator Friendly Ames will host Good Neighbor Iowa for an online EcoChat! Jordan Holloway will ex...
05/20/2026

Prairie Rivers and Pollinator Friendly Ames will host Good Neighbor Iowa for an online EcoChat! Jordan Holloway will explore the hidden dangers of pesticide use and provide simple, effective strategies for growing a lush, healthy yard without chemicals. The program empowers participants to protect children, pets, pollinators, and local water quality while still maintaining attractive lawns and landscapes. There will be an opportunity for questions after the chat!
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Learn about the new Trolls in Clinton! Check out the latest Byway Buzz post! Link in comments
05/19/2026

Learn about the new Trolls in Clinton! Check out the latest Byway Buzz post! Link in comments

We are planning a Plant ID Workshop happening on June 18th! Spots are limited. Registration found in the comments or by ...
05/18/2026

We are planning a Plant ID Workshop happening on June 18th! Spots are limited. Registration found in the comments or by scanning the QR code. This event is funded by a grant from Iowa Native Plant Society. We would also like to thank Story County Conservation for waiving the room rental fee.

The White-Lined Sphinx Moth can be commonly found in urban settings like parks and gardens. While they are nocturnal, th...
05/15/2026

The White-Lined Sphinx Moth can be commonly found in urban settings like parks and gardens. While they are nocturnal, they can be seen at dusk and dawn and occasionally during the day. With their large bodies and flying patterns, they are often mistaken for hummingbirds, especially when they are using their long proboscis to drink nectar. Their wingspan is roughly 2-3 inches, and their hindwings are pink with dark borders. They have a wide variety of host plants, including evening primrose (oenothera spp), which is available in our native seed bank!The May Newsletter is out! Check it out on our website, linked in the comments.

Address

3116 South , Suite 201
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.prrcd.org/

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