April 22, 2025 Help us grow a greener Grinnell! Trees offer so many benefits to homeowners: slower traffic on the streets, improves air quality. encourages walkability, blocks wind and noise and so many others. Reach out to Imagine Grinnell today if you experienced road reconstruction the previous 2 years. Certain areas are eligible for a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
