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 … Continue reading People’s Climate Movement Des Moines
Join us for a tour of a rare gem of a prairie remnant in Madison County, IA
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 … Continue reading Des Moines Sustainability Tour July 26
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, … Continue reading RDG Planning and Design – 2018 Design Residency
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 … Continue reading 20 Years – Taking a Stand for the Land – Annual Meeting and Celebration
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 … Continue reading Food Access in Your Neighborhood
Join us for a light lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. and an inspiring awards ceremony at 12 noon.
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 … Continue reading First Hearing City of Des Moines Proposed Zoning Code
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 … Continue reading Impact of Climate Policies Workshop with MIT researcher Travis Franck
Join us for Taking a Stand for the Land – reviving the sponge! 1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Where: Cherry Glen Learning Center, 3989 … Continue reading Taking a stand for the Land – 1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting