https://polkcountymastergardeners.org/Summer-Lecture-Series Polk County Master Gardeners, ISU Extension and Outreach upcoming events Polk County Master Gardeners, ISU Extension and Outreach Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:37:28 GMT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:37:28 GMT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT <p style="" align="center"><br></p> <p style=""><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#1F1F1F" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#1F1F1F" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="">Marianna G. M. Cota, MPH, <!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><font color="#000000">Meskwaki Food Sovereignty (MFS)&nbsp;</font></span><!--EndFragment-->Coordinator for the Meskwaki Nation, will share insights on Indigenous food systems, seed stewardship, and community-centered approaches to land and nourishment. This lecture will explore the meaning of food sovereignty, the cultural and ecological importance of traditional crops, and ongoing efforts to restore Native foodways in Iowa. Attendees will gain perspective on how history, resilience, and environmental care intersect in Indigenous agriculture. The program invites gardeners and community members alike to consider how cultivating food can also cultivate cultural understanding and long-term sustainability.</font></span></font></span></p><!--a=1--><!--a=1--><!--a=1--><!--a=1--><!--a=1--><!--a=1--><!--a=1--> https://polkcountymastergardeners.org/event-6645069 https://polkcountymastergardeners.org/event-6645069