Upcoming Events
Catch us at one of our upcoming events!
Freshwater Friends
with Earth Mind Practice
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm
Thornberry Dog Park, Iowa City
Extant Relatives and Earth Mind Practice (formerly Backyard Abundance) invite you to dive in to your local pond wildlife. We will talk about the reptiles and amphibians you will find around your local pond, their importance to the ecosystem, and how to safely interact with these neighbors.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00pm-4:00pm
Robert A Lee Community Rec Center, Iowa City
Free and open to the public
Explore local organizations concerned with making positive environmental impacts.
Earth Expo
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm
Sidekick Coffee and Books, Iowa City
Free and open to the public
Sidekick Coffee and Books hosts author Philip Stead in celebration of Independent Book Store Day and the release of his newest book. Reptiles AND goats AND books - what more could you ask for?
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm
Glendale Park, Iowa City
Registration and ticketing through Earth Mind Practice
Teaming up to bring you more reptile-related information, Earth Mind Practice (formerly Backyard Abundance) and Extant Relatives will show you which amphibians and reptiles you might find in your backyard, how to keep them safe, , and what you can do to help! We will even get you started with a make-and-take toad or frog house.