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 … Continue reading West Des Moines Public Meeting on Veterans Parkway and Bike Trail
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 … Continue reading Best Development Awards Ceremony
Cherry Glen Farm will be hosting Beekeeping classes--each class includes hands-on activities. We also host on-site field days … Continue reading Beekeeping classes
On Saturday April 29, Iowans from across the state will join together at the People’s Climate Rally in Des Moines, IA to stand up for good jobs, environmental justice and … Continue reading People’s Climate Movement Des Moines
Join us for a tour of a rare gem of a prairie remnant in Madison County, IA
Wednesday July 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm the Des Moines Citizens Sustainability TaskForce (which 1000 Friends of Iowa is part of), will host a Sustainability Tour in Des Moines … Continue reading Des Moines Sustainability Tour July 26
JOIN US: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Welcome Ceremony WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 - 8:00 am – 9:45 am Introductory Panel Kick-off Design Residency with the vision, … Continue reading RDG Planning and Design – 2018 Design Residency
Join us October 27 for our 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting. From 10:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with our special guest Eric Giddens, Energy Program Manager for Community Energy and Climate … Continue reading 20 Years – Taking a Stand for the Land – Annual Meeting and Celebration
Whether it is the lack of a grocery store, farmers market, community gardens, or fresh, affordable, and healthy food – We need better access to food in all of our … Continue reading Food Access in Your Neighborhood
Join us for a light lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. and an inspiring awards ceremony at 12 noon.