Recent Projects
Imagine Grinnell is turning imagination into action by creating a more vibrant, sustainable and healthy community in Grinnell, Iowa. Since 1985, the program has innovated and spearheaded a multitude of significant initiatives including the development and growth of the local Farmer’s Market, construction of a state-of-the-art skate park, overseeing incubator projects such as curbside compost pickup, hosting and directing a regional annual gravel bike ride event, maintenance of community gardens and many more impactful programs. Working to create healthier people and a healthier environment in the Grinnell community, Imagine Grinnell embraces community collaboration.
Imagine Grinnell and its partners are taking focus on a handful of projects and initiatives aimed at keeping the community vibrant, enhancing sustainability and creating an overall healthy environment for all.
This program relies on volunteers to support and sustain their efforts, please click the button below to sign up today.
Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run
See the Prairie Burn website for more information!
Grinnell Bike Share
Grinnell Bike Share is a program of Imagine Grinnell, encouraging participation in a healthy outdoor activity while building community and increasing bike awareness in Grinnell. Bikes are available to rent for free at the Bikes to You location in Grinnell.
🌲 Love our local trails? Help us keep them beautiful! Our Trail Team is looking for volunteers to help with maintenance, clean-up, and trail improvements. No experience needed — just a love for the outdoors and a few hours to spare.
Interested?
👉Send us an email at info@imaginegrinnell.org to sign up.
We'd love to have you join the crew! 🥾
☀️ Summer's here, and so is the heat! Here are 3 easy ways to stay cool and save energy this season:
1️⃣ Close blinds/curtains during peak sun hours to keep rooms cooler naturally
2️⃣ Set your thermostat a few degrees higher when you're away from home
3️⃣ Use fans alongside your AC — they help air circulate so you can raise the thermostat without losing comfort
Small changes add up to big savings! 💡
🥕 Good news — Marvin Garden is producing fresh veggies every week! Whether it's tomatoes, green beans, greens, or whatever's ripe this week, there's produce ready for picking.
This garden is open to everyone in the community, so stop by, say hi, and take home something fresh. 🌻 See you in the garden!
🌱 Your Support Makes a Difference 🌱
From planting trees and maintaining community gardens to promoting sustainability and healthy living, Imagine Grinnell is working every day to create a more vibrant community.
Your donation helps support:
🌳 Tree planting and Tree Corps projects
🥕 The Marvin Giving Garden
♻️ Sustainability initiatives
🤝 Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Together, we're turning imagination into action.
Make a gift today and help us continue building a healthier, greener Grinnell.
💚 Donate here: www.imaginegrinnell.org/support
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