Your UIRA sponsors Special Interest Groups that meet periodically to further shared interests. If you would like to join an active group or have an idea for a new group, contact us at ui-ra@uiowa.edu.
Gray Hawk Writers
Gray Hawk Writers have been meeting fortnightly since April 1999. Members read aloud what they have written, encourage one another, and offer friendly critiques. The Gray Hawk email newsletter regularly features writings by group members.
The storytelling and writing styles are quite diverse—there are many pathways that can be followed when writing.
Feel free to visit as a guest. You may decide you would like to join the group. Everyone has a story to tell.
For information about joining the group, contact Jennifer Wohn.
Explorers
Created in fall 2023, Explorers is a group of UIRA members interested in walking and hiking. Walks are held at various locations in the area on the third Wednesday of each month. In addition, the group may schedule walks at local parks and trails managed by Johnson County Conservation and Bur Oak Land Trust.
The fall 2025 walks are:
- Sept. 17, 10:00 a.m., Clear Creek Trail Extension, Robert's Ferry Rd./Tiffin Timbers Disc Golf Course, Tiffin.
- Sept. 23, 9:00 a.m., Kent Park Conservation Education Center. RSVP required.
- Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m., James Alan McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave. Ct., Iowa City.
- Nov. 19, 2:00 p.m., Scott Park Trail, 640 S. Scott Blvd. Park at Rita's Ranch Dog Park, Iowa City.
There is no need to register to attend the walks. The group will begin walking about 5 minutes after the scheduled time.
Watch for The Gray Hawk email newsletter for additional walks that may be scheduled.
To join the Explorers group, email Lesanne Fliehler.
