Author Archives: Charlene Lange

current list of co-sponsors of climate strike parade

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Charlene Lange

CO-SPONSORS 100 Grannies for a Livable Future Ames Climate Action Team Bold Iowa Care of Creation Group, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Catholic Peace Ministry Central College SCATE (Students Concerned About The Environment) Central District United Methodist Women Citizens’ Climate … Continue reading →

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flyer for climate crisis parade 1 Feb 2020 in Des Moines

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

flyer for climate crisis

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Student Climate Strikers 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange
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Edible Plant Sale April 25, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Saturday, Robert A Lee Community Center, Iowa City, 9 to 11:30 am Happy plants: 100% local, 100% organic. Get a jump on your plant shopping at the Backyard Abundance plant sale fundraiser. • Vegetables, herbs, berries and pollinator-friendly plants. • … Continue reading →

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Climate striker Massimo Paciotto-Biggers is the Press-Citizen’s person of the year

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Government leaders across the globe are reckoning with the climate crisis, and because of the efforts of a band of teenagers, so are leaders in Iowa City. Taking a cue from international teenager climate activist Greta Thunberg, the Climate Strikers have held … Continue reading →

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Recycle the unrecyclables

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Charlene Lange

We will be collecting 4 groups of items. Bring items to meeting or give to someone who is going or contact 100Granniesiowacity@gmail.com. attn: Charlene L.  Depending on the product we will be earning rewards or going towards planting trees. All … Continue reading →

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Earth Fest

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Saturday, April 25th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in downtown Iowa City. Various Committees may be tabling and need help. More details to come when closer to event.

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University of Iowa signs utilities agreement, climate strikers want more 10 Dec 2019

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Charlene Lange

University of Iowa signs utilities agreement, climate strikers want more  10 Dec 2019 by Shannon Moudy The University of Iowa enters a 50-year partnership with Engie and Meridiam to operate their utilities. Engie says it will work to end coal … Continue reading →

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Living Soil

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Charlene Lange

17 Jan 2020, Living Soil, documentary, will be shown at Prairie Hill Cohousing on  at 6:00 pm in the Common House.  The address is 140 Prairie Hill Lane. This film is showcasing innovative farmers who enrich their soils to enhance … Continue reading →

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Climate Crisis Parade Feb 1, 2020 – get a seat on the bus

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Climate Parade in Des Moines at noon on February 1st.  Two buses have been reserved to leave Iowa City at 9:30 in the morning from the Coral ridge parking lot west of Barnes and Noble. We will return around 5:30 p.m. The … Continue reading →

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