Imagine Grinnell

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Imagine Grinnell is turning imagination into action by creating a more vibrant, sustainable and healthy community in Grinnell, Iowa. Since 1985, the organization 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.

Learn more about Imagine Grinnell

Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run

  • Choose your distance of 100, 50, or 25 miles for bike or 5K or 3K for the fun run.
  • Central Park, 811 Park St. Grinnell

See the Prairie Burn website for more information and to register!

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.

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Registration Open for Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn and 5K Fun Run June 8th

By |January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Imagine Grinnell|Tags: , |

January 23. 2024 It may be cold and snowy, [...]

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Imagine Grinnell Revamps Energy Toolkits at Drake Community Library

By |November 8th, 2023|Categories: Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|Tags: , , |

November 8, 2023 As colder temperatures return and utility bills [...]

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Imagine Grinnell Announces Upcoming Prairie Burn Gravel Events

By |October 24th, 2023|Categories: Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|Tags: , , , |

October 24, 2023 Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn group has announced [...]

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1000Trees Grinnell Plans Celebration of 1,000th Tree Planting

By |September 13th, 2023|Categories: Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

September 13, 2023 Imagine Grinnell and its 1000 Trees initiative [...]

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