January 2017
West Des Moines Public Meeting on Veterans Parkway and Bike Trail
The City of West Des Moines is holding a public meeting for landowners and other stakeholders to give input on possible alternative routes for the proposed Veterans Parkway expansion. The expansion of this up-to-six lane highway will have a serious impact on the Great Western Bike Trail and greenway, and on neighboring land owners. To see the proposed alternatives - follow this link.
Find out more »Best Development Awards Ceremony
Join us Thursday, January 19 at the Iowa State Capitol Building to recognize this year's winners of 1000 Friends of Iowa's Best Development Awards! The ceremony will start at noon and will be located in the first Floor Rotunda. Lunch will be provided before the ceremony begins. The Best Development Awards recognizes communities, businesses and individuals who are doing development with sustainability in mind. These are projects that show us there is a better way to do things and these…
Find out more »Beekeeping classes
Cherry Glen Farm will be hosting Beekeeping classes--each class includes hands-on activities. We also host on-site field days If an adult attends one child can attend free Tuesday evenings, Jan.24-Feb. 28; 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday mornings, Jan…
Find out more »April 2017
People’s Climate Movement Des Moines
On Saturday April 29, Iowans from across the state will join together at the People’s Climate Rally in Des Moines, IA to stand up for good jobs, environmental justice and clean energy. At the same time Iowa will take a stand to oppose the dismantling of the Clean Power Plan, the expansion of fossil fuels, and the weakening of provisions that support renewable energy, equity and creation of good jobs. Though the focus of the event is serious, there will…
Find out more »June 2017
Shirm/Stephenson Prairie Remnant Tour Sunday June 25 3:30 pm
Join us for a tour of a rare gem of a prairie remnant in Madison County, IA
Find out more »July 2017
Des Moines Sustainability Tour July 26
Wednesday July 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm the Des Moines Citizens Sustainability TaskForce (which 1000 Friends of Iowa is part of), will host a Sustainability Tour in Des Moines Iowa. Among those attending the tour are: Des Moines City Council members, Mayor Cownie, Polk County Supervisors, members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and others interested in a sustainable Des Moines. The tour will highlight existing projects within the city limits that were designed with sustainability in mind. Projects…
Find out more »October 2018
RDG Planning and Design – 2018 Design Residency
JOIN US: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Welcome Ceremony WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 - 8:00 am – 9:45 am Introductory Panel Kick-off Design Residency with the vision, program structure and goals. Presenters provide an overview into climate resilience followed by a curated panel discussion. Confirmed participants include: • Eric Weiland, Advisor/Program Manager - FEMA • Jonathan Rosenbloom, Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law; Director, Environment and Sustainability Program - Drake University Law School 10:00 am –…
Find out more »20 Years – Taking a Stand for the Land – Annual Meeting and Celebration
Join us October 27 for our 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting. From 10:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with our special guest Eric Giddens, Energy Program Manager for Community Energy and Climate Action at the UNI’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education. We’ll also have a “walking workshop” led by the Tallgrass Prairie Center, a story telling panel sharing stories and insights from the past 20 years of 1000 Friends of Iowa and much more! Registration is $35 per individual/$60 per couple…
Find out more »November 2018
Food Access in Your Neighborhood
Whether it is the lack of a grocery store, farmers market, community gardens, or fresh, affordable, and healthy food – We need better access to food in all of our neighborhoods. We know with the impacts of climate change, the issue of food access will get even worse. Come help us give the City of Des Moines ideas on how to improve food access for ALL residents. Join us for a free dinner, activities for kids, some take-home ideas and…
Find out more »January 2019
Best Development Award Ceremony
Join us for a light lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. and an inspiring awards ceremony at 12 noon.
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