The UI WILD (Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development) department passionately provides programs that awaken awareness, nurture appreciation, and inspire action for all things Wild in our students and program participants.
Iowa Raptor Project
Connect to conservation and learn about the care and preservation of birds of prey.
Iowa Wildlife Camps
Iowa Wildlife Camps offer hands-on experiences to excite and kindle a love for nature.
School of the Wild
Take your student teaching outside of the classroom and teach middle school students across the state of Iowa.
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News
In the news: Iowa Raptor Project featured on GMA
The Iowa Raptor Project was featured Jan. 30 on Good Morning America as part of the show’s “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series.
MNRA spring hours
Effective Wednesday, April 1, Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) will transition to spring hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
Into the Wild
UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and shares her vision for the future of these popular outdoor programs that provide enriching teaching and learning experiences in nature.
School of the Wild, Wildlife Camps, and Iowa Raptor Project will continue
All College of Education UI WILD (Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development) Programs – School of the Wild, Iowa Wildlife Camps, and the Iowa Raptor Project – will continue, even though the University of Iowa will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when it expires on July 1, 2029. All camps and programs will continue at their current locations through August 2026 and in new locations after that time. Click here to read more