1000 Friends of Iowa

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Over the next year, the City of Des Moines will be updating their very old and outdated zoning code.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 →

This bike ride is a fun way to get more involved with the Pipeline Resistance Movement, that is not only happening in Standing Rock, but also all throughout Iowa.  This bike ride will raise funds and awareness for the No Bakken Legal Defense Fund. Enjoy music by Steve and Michaela McLain, food, and bikes. Children … Continue reading BRAP- Bike Ride Against Pipelines →

You’re invited to the University of Iowa to join this cross-sector collaboration aimed to elevate intercultural perspectives and build policy presence for deeper consideration of rural creative placemaking. Held October 12-14, 2016 at the University of Iowa, this gathering will share reflections from Regional Network members, connect lessons across geographies, and present a sustained argument … Continue reading Rural Creative Placemaking Summit →

Please join the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club for a day of food, conversation, interesting ideas, and celebration for the Iowa Chapter’s Annual Dinner.  The dinner will be local and sustainably produced foods prepared by the extraordinary chef, Donna Prizgintas. Donna was the personal chef to many well-known Hollywood stars including Warren Beatty, Annette Bennng … Continue reading The Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club Annual Dinner →

Jeff Speck, author of Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time will speak Monday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. The event is free and open to the public. Speck is a city planner and urban designer who advocates … Continue reading Walkability Lecture: Author Jeff Speck in Iowa City →

Join The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 for the Emerging Professionals Workshop.  The workshop is open to all industry professionals – whether you’re “breaking in” or an “old hat” this added event will have something for you.  Learn more about the workshop here. Dr. Holmes Hummel will kick … Continue reading Iowa Energy Summit →