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SUMMARY:Governor Branstad's Water Quality Tour
DESCRIPTION:Governor Branstad is holding meetings this week – and Citizens for a Healthy Iowa invite YOU to take a message to the Governor … that YOU support funding the Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Trust for important water quality\, habitat\, outdoor recreation and soil conservation programs. \nFor more information visit\, www.citizensforahealthyiowa.org \nMeeting Locations & Times: \nMonday\, August 1 \n• Gov. Branstad attends Harrison County Water Quality Discussion and Watershed Tour; 3:30 p.m. \nFarm of Bill Hammitt\, Harrison County\, IA; East of Hwy 30 on Hwy 44 (6.5 miles) to Toledo Ave. Turn north on Toledo Ave and go 0.5 miles to meeting site. \nTuesday\, August 2 \n• Gov. Branstad attends Buena Vista County Water Quality Roundtable Discussion and Watershed Tour; 8 a.m. \nKings Point Resort – Conference Room\, 1520 Lakeshore Dr.\, Storm Lake\, IA \nWednesday\, August 3 \n• Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend Bremer County Water Quality Discussion and Watershed Tour; 12:30 p.m. \nJuchems’ Farm\, 33635 110th St.\, Plainfield\, IA \n• Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend Jones County Water Quality Discussion and Watershed Tour;  3:45 p.m. \nDoug Fairbanks Farm\, Jones County\, IA; From Anamosa go southwest on Hwy 151 for about 2 ½ miles\, turn south onto Forest Chapel Road\, go about ¾ mile to 90th street.  The farm is on the south side of 90th street.  The new manure storage facility and dairy operation\, where we will meet\, is on the West side of Forest Chapel road. \nThursday\, August 4 \n• Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend Washington County Water Quality Discussion and Watershed Tour; 8:30 a.m. \nWest Fork Crooked Creek WQI Bioreactor Installation \nWashington\, IA; Drive east on Hwy 92 from Des Moines. You will want to take the Keokuk/Washington Road north through Keota and keep north until you’re a mile out of town until the blacktop road curves east. Continue to drive east for 5 miles on county highway G26 (190th St). At Fir Ave (gravel)\, turn right (south) on for ¼ mile. The location will be on the right (west) and pull into the farm driveway. \n• Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend Marion County Water Quality Discussion and Watershed Tour; 11 a.m. \nRoger Van Vark Farmstead\, 320 180th St.\, Otley\, IA
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/governor-branstads-water-quality-tour/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Area: MPO Transportation Technical Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August 4\, 2016 at 9:30 am – 10:30 am Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)\, 420 Watson Powell Jr Way #200\, Des Moines\, IA 50309 \nFor more information visit\, https://dmampo.org
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/des-moines-area-mpo-transportation-technical-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160806T203000
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SUMMARY:IPN Annual Meeting and Prairie Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa Prairie Network for their Annual Membership Meeting hosted by Region 2 on Saturday\, August 6 at the Floyd County Conservation Fossil and Prairie Park Preserve near Rockford! The event is free and open to the public. \nCome for the day or camp over the weekend. Camping accommodations are included below. \nRSVP for meals by July 30 (more details below) \nWEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE:\nFRIDAY — tour local prairies and attractions on your own \nSATURDAY\n8:30-10:00: Pancake Breakfast *\n10:00: IPN Annual Meeting\n11:00: IPN Board Meeting \n(10:00-11:30: For those not involved in meetings: hunt fossils or tour former Brick and Tile Facility)\n11:30: Lunch *\n12:30: Presentation/Walking Tour of the prairie at Fossil & Prairie Park\n3:00: Presentation/Tour: Local prairie reconstructions (recently planted and several years old)\, a remnant\, and conservation work\n6:30: Banquet *\n7:30: Speaker: Bob Jackson of Tall Grass Bison\n8:30: Evening on your own (there may be some gatherings at a local\ncampground) \nSUNDAY – tour local prairies and attractions on your own \nRSVP DETAILS:\n* Reservations are requested for breakfast (free will donation) and lunch ($6). Reservations are *required* for the evening banquet ($12.50). To register for meals\, please email Dianne Blankenship: bennaid@hotmail.com \nInclude who/how many plan on attending\, and which meals they would like to register for (and if there are any dietary restrictions) by SATURDAY\, JULY 30. \nFor ore information about IPN visit\,  http://www.iowaprairienetwork.org/ \nFor more information about the park visit\,\nhttp://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Floyd/Park/Fossil-Prairie-Park-Preserve-and-Center.aspx \nCamping is available in Rockford and at two campgrounds near Marble Rock. \nWyatt Park in Rockford\n641-756-3718\nAllows RVs and other camping \nTosanak Recreation Area near Marble Rock\nhttp://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Floyd/Park/Tosanak-Recreation-Area.aspx\nHas cabins and areas for tent camping.  RVs are not allowed \nAckley Creek Park near Marble Rock\nhttp://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Floyd/Park/Ackley-Creek-Park.aspx\nAllows RVs and other camping.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/ipn-annual-meeting-and-prairie-event/
LOCATION:Floyd County Fossil and Prairie Park\, 1227 215th St.  \, Rockford\, IA\,  50468\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160813
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SUMMARY:Prairie Lakes Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Iowa Environmental Council\, the Prairie Lakes Conference is a vibrant example of the connectivity where prairie and lakes meet. That is why conservation professionals from throughout the region have banded together to create the Prairie Lakes Conference Thursday-Friday\, Aug. 11-12\, at the Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Okoboji. \nProfessionals\, students and interested members of the public are invited to attend to learn about soil health\, water quality\, and the connections between the two. \nIn addition to the conference\, Clean Water Week will feature a variety of other environmental events. Check out the agricultural field day Wednesday\, Aug. 10\, the We Pedal Clean Water conservation bike ride and the Clean Water Concert Saturday\, Aug. 13. \nFor more information and to register visit\, http://www.iaenvironment.org/events/eid/ED52136294B9183A/partner-events/prairie-lakes-conference/ \nA full schedule of speakers will be available at www.plciowa.com as they are confirmed.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/prairie-lakes-conference/
LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center\, 1405 US-71\, Okoboji\, IA\, 51355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Waterloo Transportation Policy Board and Technical
DESCRIPTION:WaterlooTransportation Policy Board and Technical Committee Meeting August 11\, 2016 10 a.m. INRCOG Board Room\, 229 East Park Ave Waterloo\, IA \nFor more information visit\, http://www.inrcog.org/august.htm
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/waterloo-transportation-policy-board-and-technical/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160820T090000
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SUMMARY:Fairfield Solar Fair
DESCRIPTION:Farmers\, business owners\, and homeowners interested in going solar will hear answers to common questions and see solar technology in action at this Solar Energy Fair/Mini conference. \nThe event is designed to be a “one-stop-shop” for those considering solar PV for electricity production at their farm\, home\, or business. \nSchedule of Events\n9:00 a.m. – Noon — Vendor Expo \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Solar Energy Technology 101\, Scott Timm\, ISU Extension and Outreach \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Solar Finance Presentation\, Aurelian Windenberger\, Financial Consultant\, A Squared Consulting \n1 p.m . — 3 p.m. — Solar Crawl\nVisit homes\, businesses\, and farms utilizing solar energy and see the technology in action and to ask questions. \nFor more information\, contact the Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew) at https://irenew.org/contact
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/fairfield-solar-fair/
LOCATION:Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau\, 200 North Main St.\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Pollinator Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Practical Farmers of Iowa will host “Enhancing Pollinator Habitat” at the Bremer County Extension Building in Tripoli with hosts Rob and Tammy Faux and Steve Schmidt. The workshop is for farmers and landowners who want to better understand links between their farm landscape and pollinators. In the morning\, Xerces Society pollinator expert Sarah Foltz Jordan will lead the classroom portion at the Extension office. After lunch\, the group will caravan to two area farms for “eyes-on” work. \nFor more information contact leocenter@iastate.edu
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/enhancing-pollinator-habitat/
LOCATION:Bremer County Extension Building\, 720 7th Ave SW\, Tripoli\, IA\, 50676\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160825T180000
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SUMMARY:Food for a Changing Planet
DESCRIPTION: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 and professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious studies at Iowa State University and has received international recognition for his writing on land ethics. \nThe lecture is free and will be held in the Jansen Music Hall on the Clarke University Campus in Dubuque.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/food-for-a-changing-planet/
LOCATION:Clarke University\, 1550 Clarke Dr.\, Dubuque\, IA\, 52001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Myer's Prairie Tour
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nLocation:  1525 Old Portland Road in Van Meter at 7 p.m..  Off 169 north of Winterset\, turn east on 148th Street.  It will tee into Old Portland after about 2 miles.  Turn right to 1525.  Parking along the driveway edge.\n\nMobility needs?  Let Nancy (515) 462-1142 know and a four-wheeler will be on site.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/myers-prairie-tour/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160829
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SUMMARY:Decatur County Mushroom Forays
DESCRIPTION:Learn about ectomycorrhizal fungi and how they are important habitat indicators. \nTimberhill Oak Savanna\, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. \nLunch 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. \nDirections: (From Des Moines) Take I-35 south to Highway 2\, exit 12. Follow Hwy. 2 east through Leon to Pony Farm Road (after mile marker 128\, almost to mile marker 129.) \n(From the east) Take Hwy 2 west of Hwy 65 to Pony Farm Road\, just past mile marker 129\, Turn south on Pony Farm Road. Proceed south\, keeping left at the Y intersection. The Brown farm\, 21675 Pony Farm Road\, is on the south side of the road after you pass the red barn\, 2 miles from Hwy. 2. A green metal mailbox (no name or address) marks the driveway.  There is also a blue “911” sign with our number\, 21675. \nNine Eagles State Park\, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. \nMeet at the beach \nRugged wooded hills and valleys abundant with oak trees make this one of southern Iowa’s most scenic parks.  The timber consists primarily of oak trees some of which are 300 years old.  There is also a well established pine plantation in the northeast corner.  Ten miles of trails wind through the 1\,100 acre park. \nDirections: From I-35 south take exit #4 (Lamoni)\, Hwy. 69.  Proceed north 9.6 miles to J66.  East on J66 for 5.6 miles to the park entrance.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/decatur-county-mushroom-forays/
LOCATION:IA
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