College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Pollinator Plantings
Among the University of Iowa campus, there are many pollinator habitats, which greatly contribute to the ecosystem and provide safety for the pollinators. From pollinator gardens, to rain gardens, prairies, and woodlands, these spaces provide food and shelter for pollinators, while also managing storm water runoff in an effient and sustainable way.
Pollinator Habitat Locations
Photo | Location | Type of Planting | Established |
Catlett Hall/Chemistry Building | Pollinator | 2024 | |
Lagoon Shelter House | Pollinator Garden | Phase 1 - 2021, Phase 2 - 2023 | |
Seamans Center | Pollinator Garden | 2023 | |
IMU Footbridge (east end) | Pollinator Garden | Phase 1 - 2019, Phase 2 - 2022 | |
Carver Hawkeye Arena | Pollinator Garden | ||
Pharmacy Building | Medicinal Garden | 2021 | |
Quad Ravine | Rain Garden | ||
Hancher | Rain Garden | ||
Dey House | Rain Garden | 2019 | |
Obermann Center | Rain Garden | ||
Bike Trail | Rain Garden | 2021 | |
Ashton Prairie Living Lab | Prairie | Phase 1 - 2020, Phase 2 - 2021 | |
Mormon Handcart Park | Prairie | Remnant Prairie | |
Campus Arboretum | Woodland - Native trees and shrubs are vital pollinator habitat | ||
Macbride Nature Recreation Area | Woodland, prairie, aquatic | Remnant | |
Stuit Hall | Rain Garden | ||
Shambaugh House | Rain Garden | ||
CBRB | Pollinator Garden |