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Women Caring for the Land

Stanhope Library 665 Iowa St., Stanhope, IA, United States

Women Caring for the Land incorporates a women-only, peer-to-peer informal discussion alongside an afternoon visit to see and discuss conservation practices in action. As estimates indicate that women now own or co-own nearly half the farmland in the Midwest, many wonder whether they are doing all they can to improve soil and water quality while … Continue reading Women Caring for the Land

2016 Iowa Organic Conference

University of Iowa Memorial Union 125 North Madison St., Iowa City, IA, United States

The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program invites you to experience the 16th Annual Organic Conference on Sunday evening, Nov. 13 and Monday, Nov. 14 in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The conference will feature roundtable discussion and an organic luncheon, as well as information from keynote speaker … Continue reading 2016 Iowa Organic Conference

1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting

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

1000 Friends of Iowa invites you to join us Saturday, Dec. 3, for our 18th annual meeting. The annual meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cherry Glen Learning Farm in Polk City, IA. We’ll start with a tour of the farm, followed by great speakers, including organic farmer and soil fertility scientist Dr. Francis … Continue reading 1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting

Stand with Iowa December 15, 2016

Polk County Court House 500 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Stand With Iowa December 15th! Iowa Needs You! CALLING ALL WATER PROTECTORS & PIPELINE FIGHTERS FROM ACROSS THE MIDWEST Stand up for Iowa! Protect our soil, water, health, climate, and future. Join with pipeline fighters and water protectors from across the Midwest on Thursday, December 15th in Des Moines, Iowa. We will stand with Bakken … Continue reading Stand with Iowa December 15, 2016

AARP’s The Missing Middle

Des Moines University Olsen Center 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Age-Friendly Greater Des Moines Join AARP and the volunteer and community leaders of the Greater Des Moines Age-Friendly Initiative for the fourth annual report to the community, featuring special guest Daniel Parolek. A national thought leader in architecture, design, and urban planning, Mr. Parolek will speak on the concept of Missing Middle Housing. He'll address … Continue reading AARP’s The Missing Middle

Show your support for Des Moines Sustainability Taskforce at City Council!

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

In August, the Des Moines City Council met to set priorities for 2017 for the city's  strategic plan. One of the priorities that the council identified at the workshop meeting was the creation of a sustainability task force. The taskforce was the idea of a group of Des Moines area organizations, including 1000 Friends of … Continue reading Show your support for Des Moines Sustainability Taskforce at City Council!

Benefit Show to continue help for Water Protectors

Bogg's Hull Ave Tavern 834 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Benefit show at Bogg's Hull Ave Tavern all proceeds will go to help Mississippi Stand. Des Moines Live presents: Agrinex https://www.facebook.com/Agrinex.Black.Metal/ Primal Breath https://www.facebook.com/Primal-Breath-118844914853353/ Curseword https://www.facebook.com/curseworddsm/ Still Shine Railroad https://www.facebook.com/still.railroad?fref=ts Ghostbusters 8pm  -$5 suggested donation that goes directly to Mississippi Stand. -A BATTLE WAS WON BUT THE WAR IS FAR FROM OVER! We won at … Continue reading Benefit Show to continue help for Water Protectors

$5

West Des Moines Public Meeting on Veterans Parkway and Bike Trail

West Des Moines City Hall, Council Chambers 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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 … Continue reading West Des Moines Public Meeting on Veterans Parkway and Bike Trail

Best Development Awards Ceremony

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

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 … Continue reading Best Development Awards Ceremony

Free

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