Taproot strives to create a vibrant community of families and individuals by offering a wide variety of sustainability and environmental educational experiences. With frequent fun gatherings and events, Taproot facilitates new connections between people of similar and compatible passions and principles. Taproot also enriches the larger community of the Iowa City area, extending and strengthening the fibers connecting people, organizations, and businesses who are committed to protecting the health of the earth and its inhabitants.

TAPROOT SPROUTS
For children ages 3 to 5 years, offering exciting exploration and hands-on experiential learning and gentle interpersonal guidance in diverse, outdoor settings.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
For children ages 5 to 12 years, groups in the after school program engage in exploration, active play, attentive observation, and quiet reflection in beautiful natural areas.

ADULT PROGRAMS
Taproot’s adult programming inspires, teaches, and empowers, connecting adults to the earth and each other with informational seminars, hands-on workshops, and fun excursions.

SUMMER CAMP
Taproot Day Camps take children on a week-long odyssey of fun and learning in connection with the earth and each other. Seedling Camp for children ages 4-6 and Sapling Camp for 7- to 15-year-olds.

BOOK CLUB
Read and discuss relevant, fascinating, and informative books with others in the Taproot Community.

EVENT BLOG
Read about the latest activities.

EVENT PICTURES
See children enjoying and exploring nature.

EVENT REGISTRATION
Use the calendar to register for events.