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Recycle your electronics and help make a difference!

April 5, 2025 When you properly recycle your old devices, you reduce e-waste, conserve valuable resources, and protect our planet. It’s a simple step toward a sustainable, circular economy where materials are reused and waste is minimized. Let’s keep our environment clean and green—one gadget at a time! It's that time of year! Start gathering [...]

2025-04-07T13:43:45-06:00April 5th, 2025|Imagine Grinnell|

Free Trees for Homeowners!

April 3, 2025 Did your street undergo reconstruction in the last two years? You may be eligible for a free tree! Imagine Grinnell and the City of Grinnell are offering trees to homeowners in the following areas: 4th Avenue (Pearl to the hospital) Select areas of Prairie, Reed, Spencer, & 14th Avenue Help restore Grinnell’s [...]

2025-04-07T13:45:42-06:00April 3rd, 2025|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

Love the Outdoors?

March 18, 225 Imagine Grinnell is expanding soft trails around Arbor Lake and working to improve Marvin Garden—but we need your help! Your support keeps our gardens and trails accessible for all. Donate today to make a lasting impact: https://www.imaginegrinnell.org/support #ImagineGrinnell #ExploreGrinnell

2025-04-07T13:39:27-06:00March 18th, 2025|Imagine Grinnell|

Celebrating 40 Years of Impact!

March 13, 2025 For 40 years, Imagine Grinnell has been making our community greener, healthier, and more vibrant. From planting trees and building trails to growing a bike-friendly culture, we’re committed to sustainability and outdoor recreation. Help us continue this legacy! Your donation supports projects that make Grinnell a better place to live, work, and [...]

2025-04-07T13:37:48-06:00March 13th, 2025|Imagine Grinnell|

New Shelter coming soon to Marvin Garden!

March 3, 2025 The Marvin Giving Garden provides fresh, free produce for anyone in need. This year, we’re creating an inclusive gathering space with a new shelter—help us bring this project to life! More details coming soon!

2025-03-06T11:35:09-06:00March 3rd, 2025|Giving Gardens, Imagine Grinnell|

Fill out the Master Parks Survey

February 17, 2025 The city of Grinnell has a master parks survey available for anyone in the Grinnell community. This is a long-range strategy to help the city assess, improve, and strategically grow its recreational amenities and programs. Do you have a favorite park in Grinnell? Is it missing something that keeps it [...]

Prairie Burn 100 Registration Open

December 30, 2024 Registration for the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and fun run is open on Jan. 1! This year's Prairie Burn is taking place on June 14th, 2025. Set your clocks and be one of the first to register! Choose your distance of 100, 50, or 25 miles for bike or [...]

2025-01-08T14:34:50-06:00December 29th, 2024|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

Imagine Grinnell Continues Turkey Trot 5K and Gravel Gobbler Bike Ride on Thanksgiving Morning

November 6, 2024 Imagine Grinnell is excited to continue the tradition of the Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk, previously led by local organizers who are stepping down. This Thanksgiving morning, Imagine Grinnell will host both the Turkey Trot and the Gravel Gobbler 16K bike ride, welcoming runners, walkers, and riders of all levels. The [...]

2024-11-06T11:23:43-06:00November 6th, 2024|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

Rent a Bike for Free!

September 12, 2024 Did you know that Imagine Grinnell and Bikes to You are offering bikes for free? This new program is called Grinnell Bike Share. Bikes are available to use during the week for selected times when Bikes to You is open or with the Prairie Burn 100 weekly rides. Check them out! To [...]

2024-11-06T11:44:36-06:00September 12th, 2024|Imagine Grinnell|

Shred Truck at Farmer’s Market on August 10th

July 22, 2024 SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, August 10 the Grinnell Farmers Market will have a Shred Truck available to the public! Come to market with any documents you need shredded and then walk around and enjoy market from 10AM-Noon! Shred Truck will be located on Fourth Ave on the far east end of market [...]

2024-08-06T15:10:48-06:00July 22nd, 2024|Imagine Grinnell|
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