Morningside University’s Cargill Outdoor Classroom Educational Prairie Garden
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Morningside University’s Cargill Outdoor Classroom Educational Prairie
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Central Time)
Rosen Ag Center, Morningside University, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, IA 51106
Two and a half years since its establishment, the Cargill Outdoor Classroom Educational Prairie has served as a wildlife oasis at Morningside University. The prairie's creation stems from the University's mission of lifelong learning and dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility. Through extensive research, self-grown and transplanted natives, and routine maintenance, the Educational Prairie has integrated itself within the agriculture department as a model student-led project.
In its current state, over two dozen native species of local ecotype are present within the hillside garden, with various blooms throughout the summer and fall. The Educational Prairie is the product of community support that aims to provide learning opportunities for all students alike, in the hopes of sharing the collective benefit of native plants in the greater Siouxland area. Host: Jose Lopez
All garden walks are free, open to the public, and open yard style. Come and go as you please. The Loess Hills chapter of Wild Ones is a non-profit organization that promotes planting native landscapes, both small and large, in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Native plants attract pollinators and other wildlife, enhancing your home and the environment. For more information visit https://loesshills.wildones.org; Loess Hills Wild Ones on Facebook, or email [email protected].
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Central Time)
Rosen Ag Center, Morningside University, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, IA 51106
Two and a half years since its establishment, the Cargill Outdoor Classroom Educational Prairie has served as a wildlife oasis at Morningside University. The prairie's creation stems from the University's mission of lifelong learning and dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility. Through extensive research, self-grown and transplanted natives, and routine maintenance, the Educational Prairie has integrated itself within the agriculture department as a model student-led project.
In its current state, over two dozen native species of local ecotype are present within the hillside garden, with various blooms throughout the summer and fall. The Educational Prairie is the product of community support that aims to provide learning opportunities for all students alike, in the hopes of sharing the collective benefit of native plants in the greater Siouxland area. Host: Jose Lopez
All garden walks are free, open to the public, and open yard style. Come and go as you please. The Loess Hills chapter of Wild Ones is a non-profit organization that promotes planting native landscapes, both small and large, in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Native plants attract pollinators and other wildlife, enhancing your home and the environment. For more information visit https://loesshills.wildones.org; Loess Hills Wild Ones on Facebook, or email [email protected].
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1800 Sioux Trl, Sioux City, IA 51106-2439, United States
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