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“Time To Choose” Screening

Fleur Cinema & Cafe 4545 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join USGBC Iowa for a screening of Charles Ferguson's (No End In Sight, Inside Job) new film, "Time to Choose." Reviewers and critics note the film as the rare documentary that focuses not just on the crisis aspects of climate change, but the actual achievable solutions available to us. These solutions include energy-efficient, sustainable buildings … Continue reading “Time To Choose” Screening

No Bakken Pipeline Petition Delivery and Rally

Simon Estes Amphitheater 75 Locust St., Des Moines, IA, United States

Please join us at Simon Estes Amphitheater to call on Obama to take a stand and stop the pipeline Wednesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Click here to add your name to the petition now! Members of the Bakken Pipeline Coalition will join forces to  deliver more than 30,000 petition signatures calling on President Obama to … Continue reading No Bakken Pipeline Petition Delivery and Rally

Iowa League Of Cities Annual Conference

Iowa Events Center -- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities. For information, including schedule of events, go to https://www.iowaleague.org/Conference2016/Pages/2016Conference.aspx

Clean Water Happy Hour

Confluence Brewing Company 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., Des Moines, IA, United States

Join the Iowa Environmental Council and the Iowa River Revival at Confluence Brewery to learn more about how you can help protect Iowa's water, land, and natural resources as part of the Service Squad. Network with other local environment enthusiasts and enjoy locally crafted beer. Contact Jamie Burch at burch@iaenvironment.org for more information.

Iowa River Cleanup 2016

Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp Iowa City, IA, United States

You're invited to participate in an important river cleanup Saturday, Sept. 17 in Iowa City. Volunteers will meet at the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp and will canoe to the Hills Access collecting garbage and recyclables along the way. Canoes will launch by 8 a.m. and will be off the water by 3:30 p.m. Registrations begins … Continue reading Iowa River Cleanup 2016

City of Windsor Heights Sidewalk Ordinance Hearing

Windsor Heights City Council Chambers 1133 66th St. , Windsor Heights, IA, United States

Windsor Heights residents who support sidewalks and walkability efforts in the city are invited to submit comments via email and/or attend the final two readings of the revised sidewalks ordinance language at regularly scheduled council meetings on Monday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice … Continue reading City of Windsor Heights Sidewalk Ordinance Hearing

Brownfield Redevelopment Resources For Your Region

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States

This workshop presented by the Iowa League of Cities will focus on identifying State, Federal, and other financial and technical resources to address environmental and redevelopment issues for communities. Often vibrant community spaces such as housing, parks, trails, and job-creating businesses can be developed on previously used sites, including brownfields. The Iowa Department of Natural … Continue reading Brownfield Redevelopment Resources For Your Region

Kennedy Farm Tour

The farm tour will include a 6 acre prairie reconstruction/restoration that began in the 70s with an initial CRP installation. Then the tour will visit 10 acres of woodland where 12 goats owned by the Kennedy's are reducing invasive species.  A Goats on the Go representative will be present to discuss owning, leasing, and managing goats for restoration/management … Continue reading Kennedy Farm Tour

2016 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference

DMACC Ankeny Campus -- FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA, United States

Join the Iowa Environmental Council on Thursday, October 6, 2016 for their 2016 Annual Conference, ECOnomics: Dollars, sense & sustainability. This year's conference will explore the bond between the environment, communities and economy and will delve into how to seize opportunities to advance policies, programs and practices that offer ecological, economic and societal benefits. Early bird … Continue reading 2016 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference

Des Moines Planning and Zoning Special Meeting

Richard A. Clark Municipal Service Center 2nd Floor Council Chambers 1551 East MLK Jr. Pkwy , Des Moines, IA, United States

Over the next year, the City of Des Moines will be updating their very old and outdated zoning code. This is a great opportunity for 1000 Friends of Iowa to encourage the city to codify smart growth and sustainability! Today in a special P&Z meeting we will hear an update from consultants the city hired … Continue reading Des Moines Planning and Zoning Special Meeting