1000+ Tree Initiative Survey
October 15, 2020 Did you experience tree loss during derecho? Who hasn't! Please help out the 1000+ Tree Initiative by filling our our survey! https://forms.gle/4Q1qHX3P2Q9GqzVEA
Imagine Grinnell kicks off 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative with planting event
October 14, 2020 Imagine Grinnell will kick off the 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative with a public planting event on October 24th beginning at 10AM. As part of its mission to turn imagination into action to create a more vibrant, sustainable, and healthy Grinnell, Imagine Grinnell is leading the effort for the replacement of community trees [...]
Don’t miss it: 5-2-1-0 Virtual Summit on Thursday ?
[ad_1] Grinnell is one of the breakout sessions! Don't miss it: 5-2-1-0 Virtual Summit on Thursday ? Don't miss the opportunity to attend the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Virtual Summit. You will learn how to create sustainable, impactful change at your school, health care site, early care program or in your community. Plus, "meet" others from across the [...]
Campaign begins to replace trees lost in derecho
October 7, 2020 By Nadia Langley, writer for The Scarlet & Black Imagine Grinnell recently launched its 1000+ Trees Grinnell Initiative, a project that aims to restore the trees lost in Poweshiek and neighboring counties as a result of August’s derecho. Imagine Grinnell is a partner program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens [...]
Imagine Grinnell Cleanup at Marvin Garden
September 28, 2020 Imagine Grinnell board members and friends gathered on Saturday to clean up perennial spaces at Marvin Garden. After getting through multiple layers of burs we successfully moved 4 truck loads to the brush dump! Thanks to everyone who helped!
Imagine Grinnell Starts 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative following August derecho
September 23, 2020 Imagine Grinnell has convened community volunteers and City partners to form the 1000+ Trees Grinnell initiative to replace trees lost during the August 10th derecho. A significant portion of the Grinnell tree canopy fell victim to the storm as well as the previous emerald ash borer infestation. As part of its mission [...]
Imagine Grinnell Announces Plate to Plant Community Compost Initiative
August 3, 2020 Following Imagine Grinnell’s mission to create healthier people and a healthier environment in Grinnell, the local nonprofit has set out to support a new initiative: Plate to Plant. This community compost initiative aims to reduce the city’s landfill waste while simultaneously creating nutrient-rich soil. Bella Kugel and Sage Kaplan-Goland, two recent [...]
New Addition at Marvin Garden
July 1, 2020 Marvin Garden has a fun addition to help identify plants and herbs! Stop by and see the cute painted rocks. Marvin Garden is located east of Arbor Lake on Marvin Ave.
Imagine Grinnell seeks new board members
January 27, 2020 Imagine Grinnell is inviting interested community members to continue the legacy of Imagine Grinnell by joining the board or volunteering. The mission of Imagine Grinnell is to turn imagination into action to create a more vibrant, sustainable and healthy Grinnell. Imagine Grinnell began in 1985 with the dreams of a few [...]
Fall Harvest Dinner October 6th! Proceeds to benefit Imagine Grinnell
September 25, 2019 Local restaurant Relish and nearby vegetable farms Olson Garden Market and Middle Way Farm are teaming up to put together a local foods harvest dinner on Sunday, October 6, in the Central Park shelter in downtown Grinnell. Proceeds from the event will benefit local non-profit Imagine Grinnell, which works to address [...]