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Food for a Changing Planet

Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr., Dubuque, IA, United States

Clarke University presents Fred Kirschenmann, a longtime national and international leader in sustainable agriculture, farmer, and author of Cultivating an Ecological Conscience: Essays from a Farmer Philosopher (2010), for a timely and crucial conversation about the future of food in a changing climate. Kirschenman is a Distinguished Fellow for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture … Continue reading Food for a Changing Planet

Myer’s Prairie Tour

See a small acreage-sized prairie restoration project up close. Residential landscaping with native plants will be one area that is discussed. Bob and Heidi are enthusiastic, engaging, and quite knowledgeable. There has been talk about a campfire conversation after the tour.  Dress for the weather, bring water, and questions! Location:  1525 Old Portland Road in Van … Continue reading Myer’s Prairie Tour

Decatur County Mushroom Forays

Learn about ectomycorrhizal fungi and how they are important habitat indicators. Timberhill Oak Savanna, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided, but we need to know how many plan to attend. Sign up as soon as possible: email Sibylla Brown, timberhll@grm.net, if you plan to attend or call at 641-446-7358. Directions: (From Des Moines) Take … Continue reading Decatur County Mushroom Forays

Best Development Awards Call for Nominations

Nominations are open now through Nov. 15! Celebrating 15 years of recognizing smart growth and sustainable practices, the Best Development Awards program puts a spotlight on Iowans doing great work and inspires others to go green. Nominate yourself or nominate a project you think should be recognized. There are 12 categories, including Renewable Energy, Storm Water Management, Renovated … Continue reading Best Development Awards Call for Nominations

FAIRfest: Roots Music Festival & Food Symposium

Downtown Fairfield Farfield, IA, United States

Come together Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2016 in this open-source, open-hearted festival and community for unforgettable music, friends, and transformation. For three days you’ll experience the best in music, art, and community. Special guests include Buddy Guy, Donovan, Marty Stuart, and many more! Plus enjoy a Food Symposium featuring Raj Patel, who will discuss … Continue reading FAIRfest: Roots Music Festival & Food Symposium

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 Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice your … Continue reading City of Windsor Heights Sidewalk Ordinance Hearing

“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.