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 and to register soon!
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.
Press:
464 Bike Helmets Donated to Area Youth
December 30, 2025 Imagine Grinnell partnered with UnityPoint Health [...]
2 New Miles of Trails Added
December 16, 2026 Our Imagine Grinnell Trail Team volunteers built [...]
210 Trees Planted This Year!
December 10, 2025 Imagine Grinnell was busy planting and distributing [...]
Imagine Grinnell Expands Energy Efficiency Program at Drake Community Library
November 10, 2025 As colder weather approaches, Imagine Grinnell is [...]
Look at these happy volunteers! Come and join us- next Friday to plant more trees. 🌳
📅 Friday, May 15 at 10am
🔆 All volunteers are on teams with a lead from Imagine Grinnell Tree Corps
🌿 No experience is necessary
✅ All tools will be provided
Sign up here: dash.pointapp.org/events/636546
Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Ride and Fun Run- There is still time to register and receive a free T-shirt! TODAY!!
Register here or see the link in our bio 👉 www.bikereg.com/prairie-burn
Have you registered for the Imagine Grinnell event- Prairie Burn 100? It's time! Sign up by Friday, May 1 to receive a FREE Prairie Burn T-Shirt.
->Gravel Bike Ride and Fun Run on Saturday, June 6
->Join us for Live music from Ruari Brownell, food by Grinnell College Catering, drinks by Old Fashioned Spirits, and fun family activities!
->See all the activities at the Prairie Burn website: www.prairieburn100.com/
->Register here: www.bikereg.com/prairie-burn
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->Saturday, May 2 from 10AM - 12PM
->2021 6th Ave. Grinnell
Imagine Grinnell is looking for volunteer support for our annual event, Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and Fun Run!
📋 Help with registration
🔔 Cheer on participants and provide route guidance
🧍Monitor entrance and exit to the Beverage Garden
Join a fun group of folks and spend time at Central Park.
Shifts available throughout the day. See the sign up here: dash.pointapp.org/events/629860
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