- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Remove Invasives at Easter Lake Park (30x30 Nature Challenge Partner Event)
ORGANIZATION: Green Iowa AmeriCorps - Des Moines
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Celebrate the great outdoors with Green Iowa! Come help us remove invasive species and restore Easter Lake Park's natural diversity.
We will be meeting at shelter 3 for a brief orientation and training. All tools will be provided by the park, and we will be providing light refreshments. Remember to wear sunblock and bug spray.
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About Green Iowa AmeriCorps - Des Moines
Location:
2200 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, US
Mission Statement
Helping make Iowans more energy efficient through low-impact home weatherization, energy education, and community outreach.
Description
Operated through the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education, and hosted by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a program founded upon the increasing need for energy and environmental improvement and education.
Concieved in 2009, Green Iowa's initial purpose was to increase the sustainable use of energy and environmental resources in several Iowa communities struggling to rebuild from the devastating floods of 2008. Since the start of the flood recovery, Green Iowa has been an active community partner; members are trained as energy auditors to contribute to a comprehensive home energy plan, allowing the program to offer home energy audits and weatherization at no cost to property owners. Other community involvement includes deconstruction, rehab, and repurpose projects; creating energy and environmental education programs for all ages; and developing and facilitating environmental and energy related events.
As of this year, we now have seven sites spread throughout Iowa in Black Hawk, Dubuque, Johnson, Jefferson, Linn, Polk, and Winneshiek counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Easter Lake ParkDes Moines, IA 50320
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2016
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Restoration
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult