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  • Find Freshwater Friends
    Find Freshwater Friends
    Sat, Apr 04
    Thornberry Dog Park
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Thornberry Dog Park, 1867 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA
    Explore the hidden world of freshwater wildlife and learn how to welcome frogs, reptiles, and more into your yard.
  • Tool Sharpening for Gardeners
    Tool Sharpening for Gardeners
    Sun, Apr 12
    James Alan McPherson Park
    Apr 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    James Alan McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City
    Learn the basics of sharpening garden tools.
  • Neighborhood Fruit: Edible Borders
    Neighborhood Fruit: Edible Borders
    Sun, Apr 19
    Glendale Park
    Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Glendale Park, 1250 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA
    Learn how to establish berry bushes with fellow neighbors.
  • Mushroom Foraging 101
    Mushroom Foraging 101
    Sun, Apr 26
    Hickory Hill Park North Entrance
    Apr 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Hickory Hill Park North Entrance, 800 Conklin St, Iowa City
    Step into the magical world of mushrooms and learn to safely and ethically forage.
  • Neighborhood Fruit: Glendale Park Planting
    Neighborhood Fruit: Glendale Park Planting
    Sun, May 03
    Glendale Park
    May 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Glendale Park, 1250 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA
    Plant today. Harvest for generations.
  • Foraging Spring Edibles
    Foraging Spring Edibles
    Sun, May 17
    Hickory Hill Park South Entrance
    May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Hickory Hill Park South Entrance, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City
    Awaken your senses and savor the flavors of spring on a playful foraging walk.
  • Neighborhood Fruit: Smart Orchard Design
    Neighborhood Fruit: Smart Orchard Design
    Sat, May 23
    Jen's Wellness Garden
    May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Jen's Wellness Garden, 307 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA
    Right plant. Right place. Lasting abundance.
  • Backyard Reptiles and Amphibians
    Backyard Reptiles and Amphibians
    Sat, May 30
    Glendale Park
    May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Glendale Park, 1250 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA
    Welcome frogs, turtles, and beneficial snakes into your yard.
  • Early Summer Forage
    Early Summer Forage
    Sun, Jun 21
    Hickory Hill Park South Entrance
    Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Hickory Hill Park South Entrance, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City
    Taste the wild flavors of summer and reconnect with nature on a guided foraging walk.
  • Forest Bathing with Kayaks
    Forest Bathing with Kayaks
    Fri, Jul 10
    Lake MacBride Boat Rental
    Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Lake MacBride Boat Rental, 3525 Highway 382 NE, Solon, IA
    Enjoy the healing benefits of forest bathing while kayaking.
  • Forest Bathing with Kayaks
    Forest Bathing with Kayaks
    Sat, Aug 08
    Lake MacBride Boat Rental
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lake MacBride Boat Rental, 3525 Highway 382 NE, Solon, IA
    Enjoy the healing benefits of forest bathing while kayaking.
  • Hallowmas Nature Therapy
    Hallowmas Nature Therapy
    Fri, Oct 30
    Oakland Cemetery: Main/West Entrance
    Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oakland Cemetery: Main/West Entrance, 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA
    Forest bathe in the realm of shadows.
EarthMind

EarthMind Practice (formerly Backyard Abundance) is a nonprofit that helps people and communities cultivate calm, connection, and resilience through nature-based coaching, hands-on learning, and ecological garden design.

P.O. Box 1605

Iowa City, IA  52244

319-325-6810

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