Conservation Station Trailers
Water Rocks! partners with Iowa Learning Farms to bring audiences the Conservation Station—a fleet of mobile learning centers that educate audiences of all ages on different conservation aspects. Each trailer houses a unique combination of highly visual and interactive Iowa-centric demonstrations that delve into the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil, and wildlife.
Scheduling/Availability
We are no longer accepting requests for Conservation Station trailer appearances for 2024. Our online request system for 2025 events will open in March 2025—stay tuned here for details!
SCHOOLS: Please see our Classroom Visits page to learn more about Water Rocks! school visits. Our separate online request system for fall school visits opens August 21, 2024.
The Conservation Station …
Provides visitors to fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and other public events with a range of demonstrations, games, learning opportunities and hands-on activities
Visitors of all ages will explore and learn about the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil, and wildlife
Trailer will be onsite and ‘open for visitors' for a 3-4 hour block of time
Site requirements: Flat open space of at least 35’ x 60’, clear driving path in and out
Cost: Free of charge (Many thanks to our partners for making this possible!)
What is the Conservation Station all about?
Each trailer houses a unique combination of highly visual and interactive Iowa-centric demonstrations that delve into the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil, and wildlife.
Conservation Station in Action
Conservation Station – Marsh Madness
Conservation Station – Rainfall Simulator