Events

Spend some time in nature this year!

Bur Oak Land Trust will offer free events for the public in 2026 including guided hikes and educational programs.

Keep an eye out for event registrations and more details. We can’t wait for another amazing year of getting our communities in nature and doing more for the outdoors.

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Upcoming Events

Muddy Creek Restoration Hikes

Multiple Dates
Muddy Creek Preserve
Free
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Hidden Prairie: Photographing Life in One Square Meter

April 9, 2026 • 7 PM
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Free
REGISTER

Spring Ephemeral Hike

April 11, 2026 • 9:30-11 AM
Big Grove Preserve
Free
REGISTER

Backyard Biodiversity Project

April 17, 2026 • 2-6 PM
Eastdale Plaza, Iowa City
Free
REGISTER

Songs of Spring Hike

May 10, 2026 • 9-11 AM
Big Grove Preserve
Free
REGISTER

Experience Corriell Nature Preserve

June 19-20, 2026
Corriell Nature Preserve
Free
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Past Events

Golden Hour

Oct. 16, 2025 • 5:15-8:30 p.m.
Wilson's Ciderhouse and Venue
$175

Crayfish Crawl

July 26, 2025 • 10 AM - Noon
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Kessler Prairie Hike

July 19, 2025 • 9-11 AM
Kessler Prairie
Free

Hike with Pride

June 28, 2025 • 10 AM - Noon
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Robin Wall Kimmerer at The Englert

May 20, 2025 • 7-8:30 p.m.
The Englert Theatre
$30-$75

Gift of Gratitude – Prairie Preview 40

May 17, 2025 • 4-7 PM
Cangleska Wakan
Free

Mindfulness Hike – Prairie Preview 40

May 16, 2025 • 5-7 PM
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Free

Prairie Preview 40

May 14, 2025 • 4:30-7:40 PM
International Ballroom at the IMU
Free

Painting in the Prairie

April 26, 2025 • 9 AM - 2 PM
Belgum Grove Preserve
Registration Full

Spring Ephemeral Hike

Registration Full
Big Grove Preserve
Free

Evening Spring Ephemeral Hike

April 18, 2025 • 5-7 PM
Big Grove Preserve
Free

Mid-Winter Hike + Bonfire

Rescheduled to Feb. 8, 2025 • 10-11 AM
Muddy Creek Preserve
Free