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Spring Symposium Keynote – Grant Fessler, Botanist “Flora of the Quad Cities: a Natural History and Vision for the Future.”

Our 4th annual Plants, Paths, & Pizza spring symposium was a great success enjoyed by many under the generous blue skies and beaming sunshine. Grant Fessler, presented to a packed room in the historic Hauberg Estate Mansion. If you missed his talk please enjoy the recording below. Grant Fessler, botanist, was keynote speaker in Hauberg […] Continue reading "Spring Symposium Keynote – Grant Fessler, Botanist “Flora of the Quad Cities: a Natural History and Vision for the Future.”"

Join us for this awesome free event!

Join us April 25th at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Grant Fessler, a panel discussion, sustainability experts, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, yoga, sound bowls, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2026! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join us to learn about […] Continue reading "Join us for this awesome free event!"

Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!

We now have the plant sale list available! Now’s the time to start narrowing down your must-have selections. You can download the PDF here to print and bring to the sale. Visit the Hauberg Estate Native Plant Sale page for more information and the latest updates. Happy planning! See all the info about our Plant […] Continue reading "Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!"

Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025

Join us for this awesome free event! Join us April 11 at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Pauline Drobney, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, therapy dogs, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2025! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join […] Continue reading "Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025"

June in the Urban Garden

By Gina Bartleson My pollinator garden, located in Iowa City, began 8 years ago this year. It’s a continual work in progress. Each year, we have converted more of our yard to pollinator habitat. Each year, more native plants are added and the ones we already planted creep and expand. Each year, we see more […] Continue reading "June in the Urban Garden"

May in the Urban Garden

by Gina Bartleson My pollinator garden, located in Iowa City, began 8 years ago this year. It’s a continual work in progress. Each year, we have converted more of our yard to pollinator habitat. Each year, more native plants are added and the ones we already planted creep and expand. Each year, we see more […] Continue reading "May in the Urban Garden"