Upcoming Events
Are you ready to learn more about reptiles and amphibians? Catch us at one of our upcoming events!
Meet Iowa's Native Reptiles and Amphibians
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:00-11:30 am
Iowa City Public Library
Meeting Room A
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Free and open to the public
Extant Relatives is partnering with Backyard Abundance to explore what slimy and scaly friends you can find in your back yard. Join us for a brief discussion of which herps you might find, followed by a meet-and-greet with live animals! This event is free, open to the public, and friendly for all ages and interest levels.
Build a Toad House
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
Iowa City Park, Shelter 7
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE!
Backyard Abundance is again partnering with Extant Relatives for a toad house build. Make your very own toad or frog tube while learning how (and why!) to make your yard more amphibian-friendly.
Recreation Center Bio Blast
Sunday, September 22, 2024
2:00-4:00pm
Robert A Lee Community Recreation Center
Free and open to the public
Join us for Iowa City Parks and Recreation’s Bio Blast, an exciting family-friendly event where you can explore the wonders of biology—from botany to bugs! Enjoy hands-on activities and a variety of demonstrations. Get up close and personal with ISU’s Insect Zoo. Whether you’re budding scientists or nature enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone.
Wings and Wild Things
Sunday, October 6, 2024
9:00am - 1:00pm
Kent Park, Oxford, Iowa
Conservation Education Center
Free and open to the public
Explore Kent Park and all the amazing reptiles and amphibians that inhabit it. Extant Relatives will be there to lead you on a short nature hike, learning to recognize ideal "herp habitats" and the importance of reptiles and amphibians in our local and global ecosystems.
STEAM Story Time: Reptiles
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert A Lee Community Recreation Center
Discovery Garden
Free and open to the public
The first-ever STEAM Story Time is letting Extant Relatives bring some of our scaled friends to join the fun! Listen to an amazing story, meet some equally amazing reptiles, build a toad or frog house, and more! This event is primarily intended for children ages 3-7.
Reptile Walk-About
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00am - 11:30pm
Iowa River Trail
Meet at Thornberry Dog Park
** Registration and fee required. Click HERE
Encourage reptiles and amphibians in your backyard by recreating the habitats they live in. Meet at Thornberry Dog Park for a herp-spotting adventure on the Iowa River Trail. We will take a close look at where these animals choose to live and discuss how we can encourage them to take up residence in our backyards. All ages welcome, but expect some off-roading.