Iowa Lakeside Laboratory

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory A field station of the Iowa's three state universities, the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory offers hands-on

Lakeside Lab has has provided summer classes and research opportunities to college students since 1909. As a Regents Resource Center, Lakeside also offers programs in lifelong learning for all people of northwest Iowa with many designed for children and several for adults. The Friends of Lakeside Lab, its non-profit partner, provides valued support. Although education is Lakeside's primary functio

n, it also serves as a nature preserve and historic district. The north part of campus is being restored to prairie, while other areas are wooded. The Lab has 12 structures on the National Register of Historic Places, including five stone classrooms built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The grounds are open during daylight hours, and guests are welcome.

Tomorrow night Amie Adams is hosting a reading of creative writing about prairies in Iowa which will include poetry and ...
06/01/2026

Tomorrow night Amie Adams is hosting a reading of creative writing about prairies in Iowa which will include poetry and art from past writers-in-residence at Lakeside! It will be at 7pm in Mahan Hall, hope to see you there!

Come say hi to Ashley and Vaibhavi today at the Lakes Area Farmer's Market from 9am-11am! We have furs, tracks and s**t ...
05/30/2026

Come say hi to Ashley and Vaibhavi today at the Lakes Area Farmer's Market from 9am-11am!

We have furs, tracks and s**t (oh my!). Bring your kiddos to practice their nature detective skills 🔎

Get ready for an electrifying evening as we explore how storms form and even create lightning! 🌩️📍 Lakeside Labs, Mahan ...
05/29/2026

Get ready for an electrifying evening as we explore how storms form and even create lightning! 🌩️

📍 Lakeside Labs, Mahan Hall
🕔 Wednesday, June 3rd at 5 PM

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more Wild Wednesday events all summer long. 🌿🔬

John Hains is coming to Lakeside tonight! Stop by at 7pm in the dining hall to listen to him speak about his research in...
05/28/2026

John Hains is coming to Lakeside tonight! Stop by at 7pm in the dining hall to listen to him speak about his research in the Dominica!

Do you have a child entering 4-year-old preschool this fall? We still have openings in our Habitat Explorers Camp on Mon...
05/28/2026

Do you have a child entering 4-year-old preschool this fall? We still have openings in our Habitat Explorers Camp on Monday & Tuesday, June 1–2, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.!

Campers will learn all about Iowa habitats and the animals that live there through fun, hands-on activities and exploration.

Register here: https://iowalakesidelab.jumbula.com/

Come join us tonight at 7pm in Mahan Hall to listen to Bob Thurman talk about the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike!
05/27/2026

Come join us tonight at 7pm in Mahan Hall to listen to Bob Thurman talk about the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike!

05/26/2026

TONIGHT! Come see a Wild Prairie Winds musical concert in Mahan Hall at 7pm!

🎄☀️ Christmas in July is coming to the Iowa Great Lakes! ☀️🎄Join us in spreading a little extra cheer this summer by hel...
05/25/2026

🎄☀️ Christmas in July is coming to the Iowa Great Lakes! ☀️🎄
Join us in spreading a little extra cheer this summer by helping local families in need. We’re collecting everyday essentials throughout June, with pick-up and delivery happening in July! ❤

From diapers and toiletries to kitchen staples and cleaning supplies, every donation makes a difference. Stop by one of our participating drop-off locations or scan the QR code to donate directly!

Together, we can bring hope home this summer. 🎁🏝️

Fueling summer fun, one meal at a time. ☀️🥪Proud to support programs that keep kids energized, connected, and ready to t...
05/24/2026

Fueling summer fun, one meal at a time. ☀️🥪
Proud to support programs that keep kids energized, connected, and ready to thrive all season long.

Big news at Friends of Lakeside Lab! 💙We’re thrilled to welcome Kami Grothaus as the new Friends of Iowa Lakeside Lab Ex...
05/22/2026

Big news at Friends of Lakeside Lab! 💙
We’re thrilled to welcome Kami Grothaus as the new Friends of Iowa Lakeside Lab Executive Director. Stop by on May 26 to say hello, enjoy light refreshments, and help us give Kami a warm Lakeside welcome!

Address

1838 Highway 86
Milford, IA
51351

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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+17123373669

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