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  • Beekeeping classes

    Cherry Glen Learning Farm 3989 NW 94th Ave., Polk City, IA, United States

    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                         … Continue reading Beekeeping classes →

    $40

  • People’s Climate Movement Des Moines

    Iowa State Capitol West Terrace 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

    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, … Continue reading People’s Climate Movement Des Moines →

  • Green & Main, Des Moines, Indigo Dawn

    Des Moines Sustainability Tour July 26

    400 E Court Ave Des Moines, IA 400 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    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 … Continue reading Des Moines Sustainability Tour July 26 →

  • RDG Planning and Design – 2018 Design Residency

    RDG Planning and Design 301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    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 … Continue reading RDG Planning and Design – 2018 Design Residency →

  • 20 Years – Taking a Stand for the Land – Annual Meeting and Celebration

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    University of Northern Iowa’s (UNI) Center For Energy & Environmental Education 8106 Jennings Drive Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

    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 … Continue reading 20 Years – Taking a Stand for the Land – Annual Meeting and Celebration →

    $35 – $60

  • Food Access in Your Neighborhood

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    Martin Luther King Jr Community Center 1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 1650 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    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 … Continue reading Food Access in Your Neighborhood →

    Free

  • Best Development Award Ceremony

    Iowa State Capitol Building First Floor Rotunda 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us for a light lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. and an inspiring awards ceremony at 12 noon.

  • First Hearing City of Des Moines Proposed Zoning Code

    Des Moines City Council Chambers 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us at the City Council Chambers on September 9 for the first public hearing on the proposed zoning code. This code is a complete overhaul of what the city had before. And though we like a lot of what is in it -- form-based code, an emphasis on walkable neighborhoods, reduction of minimum parking … Continue reading First Hearing City of Des Moines Proposed Zoning Code →

  • Impact of Climate Policies Workshop with MIT researcher Travis Franck

    Plymouth UCC Church 4126 Ingersol Ave Des Moines, IA 50312

    An interactive Climate Action Workshop with Boston-area climate scientist Dr. Travis Franck will be Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m. in Waveland Hall at Plymouth Congregational UCC, 42ndand Ingersoll. The workshop, sponsored by the Plymouth Creation Care & Justice Coalition, studies the effects of specific policies and tactics used to address climate change. Dr. Franck, a program … Continue reading Impact of Climate Policies Workshop with MIT researcher Travis Franck →