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SUMMARY:Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Opens 2016 Hagie Heritage Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:The annual Hagie Award recognizes Iowans “who have demonstrated an extraordinary personal service and commitment to improving the quality of Iowa’s natural environment and who encourage others to do the same.” The award generally goes to volunteers\, but professional nominees are eligible if their efforts clearly go well beyond their job duties. \nFor more information on the Hagie Heritage Award and nomination process\, visit the INHF website at www.inhf.org/hagie.cfm or call 515-288-1846 for a printed copy. Please send all correspondence and questions to Katie Bandurski\, INHF communications intern\, via e-mail at comminternkatie@inhf.org or by mail to: \nIowa Natural Heritage Foundation\nAttn: Katie Bandurski\n505 Fifth Ave\, Suite 444\nDes Moines\, IA 50309-2321 \nAll nominations must be received by July 15\, 2016.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/iowa-natural-heritage-foundation-opens-2016-hagie-heritage-award-nominations/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:Bike Ride and Boone River Geology Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ride along the 5.5 mile scenic Boone River Recreational Trail from Briggs Woods Park to Webster City. We will be stopping at geological sites along the way to discuss the features. The return back to Briggs Woods Park will be at your own pace. Parents must accompany children. Bring your bike\, helmet\, water and join the geology bike tour. Free geological handouts on this area of the Boone River will be available from the county naturalist. \nFor more information or to register\, visit: http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Hamilton/Park/Briggs-Woods-Park-and-Golf-Course/Events/5564/Bike-Ride-and-Boone-River-Geology-Tour.aspx
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/bike-ride-and-boone-river-geology-tour/
LOCATION:Briggs Woods Park Amphitheater\, 2490 Briggs Woods Trl.\, Webster City\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Puccoon Prairie Seed Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Help restore a unique prairie remnant in Polk County by clearing invasive species and collecting seeds that are ready for harvest at the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt Park in Maxwell\, Iowa. No experience necessary and equipment is provided. \nDirections: After crossing the South Skunk River coming from Hwy 330\, take NE 102nd St. east then turn south on NE 112th St. We will meet at the entrance gate south of 102nd about a half-mile down the road on 112th St. on the east side. Look for waysigns along the road. \nThis event is hosted by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Questions? Contact INHF Volunteer Coordinator Mary Runkel at mrunkel@inhf.org or 515-288-1846\, ext. 17. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1163798806967123/
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/puccoon-prairie-seed-harvest/
LOCATION:Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt\, 8700 NE 126 Ave.\, Maxwell\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bike Tour of Des Moines Green Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join the US Green Building Council’s Iowa chapter for a 6-mile bike tour of seven LEED certified buildings in Des Moines. \nHear from USGBC Iowa members and design professionals about the LEED rating system as they relate to the specific buildings and their features. Pending 2.0 GBCI CE and AIA LU continuing education approval. \nFrom this tour\, you will: \n\nBecome more familiar with the city of Des Moines\, while experiencing the benefits of sustainable design.\nLearn how to tune up your bike/riding safety.\nExplore the LEED accreditation application process and levels of accreditation.\nDistinguish the seven impact categories which are the guiding principles to the accreditation system.\nView local green buildings.\n\nBicycle Route: Bicyclists will start at the Des Moines Bike Collective at 506 E. 6th St. and end at Fleet Feet Sports at 521 E. Locust. \n$10 for USGBC members; $20 for nonmembers. \nFor more information and to register visit\, http://www.usgbc.org/event/bike-tour-des-moines-green-buildings 
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/bike-tour-of-des-moines-green-buildings/
LOCATION:Des Moines Bike Collective\,  506 E. 6th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063630
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SUMMARY:Central Iowa Bicycle – Pedestrian Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hosts this recurring event. \nFor more information\, visit: http://iowabicyclecoalition.org/event/central-iowa-bicycle-pedestrian-roundtable/2016-07-19/
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/central-iowa-bicycle-pedestrian-roundtable/
LOCATION:Burnham Room\, MPO Office\, 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160723T110000
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SUMMARY:Smoothie & Harvest Party
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Abundance in Iowa City presents its Smoothie and Harvest Party at Wetherby Park Edible Forest where smoothies will be made using a bike-powered smoothie maker borrowed from World of Bikes. \nEdible Forest Tours: Tours of the Wetherby Edible Forest will be given where you will see elegant\, nature-inspired design firsthand. You will come away with an understanding of how to arrange plants in a landscape of any size to maximize yields and space. \nOther activities include: \nRegenerative Landscapes: This event helps people learn how to create low-maintenance landscapes that contribute to our quality of life while enhancing our local ecosystems. \nFree Cherries and Aronia Berries: Bring bowls to harvest loads of aronia berries and bush cherries. Donate them to the smoothie-making cause or take them home for future munching. Walking onions\, chives\, oregano\, thyme\, loveage\, sorrel and other herbs are also ready for harvest. \nSplash Pad! Bring the kids and enjoy the nearby Splash Pad of 15 crazy-fun water sprays. \nLight Weeding: After the event\, spend 15-30 minutes weeding a few patches. Weeding assistance makes the free-food forest thrive. This event and future events are offered free-of-charge to demonstrate how these outdoor spaces can be managed through the power of community skill-sharing. \nWhat to Bring Optional items to bring… \n\nReusable cup for sampling smoothies.\nBuckets\, bowls\, or bags for harvested berries and herbs.\nFriends and family.\nGloves for weeding.\n\nFor more information about this family-friendly event visit\,  http://www.backyardabundance.org/ClassesEvents/Events/Classes.aspx
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/smoothie-and-harvest-party/
LOCATION:Wetherby Park Edible Forest\, 2400 Taylor Dr.\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160730T110000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Summer Sustainability Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE Event!  Join Green Iowa AmeriCorps in their 2nd Annual Summer Sustainability Fair in Dubuque. There will be lots of interactive booths from local businesses and organizations along with crafts and games for the kids\, raffle drawings\, keynote speakers\, garden tours\, fresh on-site made pizza with ingredients from the garden and more!  You won’t want to miss this exciting event! \nIf you’re interested in attending or volunteering visit\,  http://www.sustainabledubuque.org/index.cfm/51784/77946/2nd_annual_summer_sustainability_fair
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/2nd-annual-summer-sustainability-fair/
LOCATION:Dubuque Rescue Mission Garden\, 398 Main Street\, Dubuque\, IA\,  52001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160730T170000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Close Look at Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Blank Park Zoo’s new conservation program\, Plant.Grow.Fly\,  participants will learn how to provide habitats for pollinators and how they impact the environment and food sources. \nTo learn more about the Blank Park Zoo’s Plant.Grow.Fly program\, visit http://www.blankparkzoo.com/conservation/plantgrowfly/
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/lets-take-a-close-look-at-pollinators/
LOCATION:Central Park Nature Center\, 12515 Central Park Rd.\, Center Junction\, IA\, United States
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