The city of Windsor Heights is proposing improvements along University Avenue based on the Complete Streets Initiative. The concept includes protected bike lanes. The hearing is February 8 at 5:30 pm.  Read more about the proposal here.

Interested in creating butterfly and bird habitats? Then you don't want to miss this great deal from the Iowa State Forest Nursery--available only until March 25. You'll get 250 bare-root seedlings that attract a variety of pollinators, butterflies, and birds for $110 plus tax, shipping and handling. To take advantage of this offer, download this order form … Continue reading State Forest Nursery Sale →

The meeting's agenda includes further discussion of the University Avenue plans, which incorporate Complete Streets ideas, including a protected bike lane. Come and show your support!

*** Updated March 8 *** Join us March 10th at the Iowa Utilities Board's final deliberations meeting for the anticipated Bakken Pipeline permitting decision. We want to have a big presence to show the IUB that people are engaged and are ready to respond to their decision. No matter what the decision is on March 10th, there are … Continue reading IUB Final Deliberations & Decision on Bakken Pipeline Permit →

The Windsor Heights Planning and Zoning Board will ask their City Council to adopt updated and revised building and design standards. The plan is designed to make the city more walkable, incorporate compact mixed-use buildings, and improve stormwater management. Please attend the city council meeting to show your support for these smart growth initiatives. Click … Continue reading Windsor Heights Draft Design & Development Standards Hearing →

The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) is hosting their annual Environmental Lobby & REAP Day at the Capitol. Lobby training will begin at 8:30 a.m. 1000 Friends of Iowa is a member of the IEC and will be an exhibitor at the event. We invite you to help support and protect Iowa's natural resources and stop by … Continue reading 2016 Environmental Lobby & REAP Day at the Capitol →

Iowa author Connie Mutel will discuss Iowa's natural heritage and Iowa geoarcheologist Joe Artz will be present to discuss natural artifacts. Attendees are encouraged to bring fossils, arrowheads, rocks, and other artifacts. The event is sponsored by For Lands Sake! and is from 9 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Madison County Historical Complex at 815 … Continue reading Reading Our Land: Heritage and Legacy →

Scott County MidAmerican Energy Company customers are eligible to purchase trees for $30 each (with the remaining cost funded through a grant from MidAmerican Energy). Purchase is initially limited to two trees per household to ensure that all customers have the opportunity to participate. Advanced purchase is required. In the event that additional trees are … Continue reading Plant Some Shade Program: Scott County →

This April, the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability invites you to celebrate the culture of sustainability during Earth Month 2016. Events include an Earth Month Bike Challenge, "True Cost" documentary screening,  UIEC's Earth Month Benefit Concert, and more. Find all the month's events at https://sustainability.uiowa.edu/earthmonth/  

Hosted by Urban Ambassadors, All Things Solar is a monthly meeting for people interested in about solar energy in Iowa. This month's guest speaker is Tim Kruse, owner of Green Light Renewable Services. Tim is a master electrician with 20+ years of experience. He will share his vast knowledge on the different types of solar panels … Continue reading All Things Solar →