Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day 2026

Do you love Iowa’s outdoors?

Iowa’s parks, trails, wildlife, soil and water are all part of our quality of life and cause for celebration! Connect with legislators and meet other Iowans passionate about protecting spaces for outdoor recreation and caring for our natural resources. The day will feature:

• A complimentary lunch
• Interactive displays
• Engaging speakers
• The opportunity to share your own motivations for celebration

Full agenda to come soon!

Children and families are welcome. There will be activities for all ages to enjoy.

This is a free event, but registration is appreciated.

Come for any or all of the day. All are welcome! More details to come.

The events will take place in the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda. You can find parking information here.

Honor land donors: After lunch, Iowans who have donated land or land value for conservation in the last year will be honored and thanked at the annual Gift to Iowa's Future Day ceremony. Both events offer a chance to engage with your legislators and express gratitude for great conservation work.

Co-hosts:

If you are interested in supporting this event as a co-host or sponsor, please contact Anna Gray at [email protected].

Association for the Preservatin of Clear Lake

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Blank Park Zoo

Center for Rural Affairs

Ducks Unlimited

Iowa Audubon

Iowa Bicycle Coalition

Iowa Bowhunters Association

Iowa Chamber Alliance

Iowa Conservation Alliance

Iowa Environmental Council

Iowa Faith & Climate Network

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory

Iowa Native Plant Society

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Iowa Parks & Recreation Association

Iowa Prairie Network

Iowa Wildlife Federation

Iowa Women in Natural Resources

Iowa's County Conservation System

Iowa's Water & Land Legacy (IWILL) Coalition

Izaak Walton League

National Wild Turkey Federation

PACT - Promoting Appanoose & Centerville Together

Pheasants Forever

Rails to Trails Conservancy

REAP Alliance

Sierra Club

The Nature Conservancy in Iowa

Trees Forever

Trout Unlimited

Whiterock Conservancy

Whitetails Unlimited

Xerces Society

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