Category Archives: Education

100Grannies has written 4 children’s books

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Marcia Ward

100Grannies’ motto, as printed on their green shirts, is Educate, Advocate, and Agitate. We have quite a few former teachers in our membership, so we decided to write children’s books as an educational endeavor. Our first book was “Granny Green’s … Continue reading →

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July tabling events included JC Fair and RAGBRAI

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Grannies were busy with more tabling opportunities in July 2023.  The Johnson County Fair gave us extra space to showcase multiple trifolds including on reducing single-use plastics, the advantages of recycled paper based toilet papers, and how personal dietary choices … Continue reading →

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Grannies participate in community summer parades

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Along with numerous tabling events, Grannies have also been active joining community parades this summer to educate about climate change and the CO2 pipeline.  These included the July 22 Beef Days parade in Solon and the 4th of July parade … Continue reading →

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Iowa CCI is coordinating a Clean Water Book Club

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) is coordinating their first-time ever Clean Water Book Club and Pat Bowen of 100Grannies is offering to host a local discussion. The book club will be discussing Water by Jennifer Wilson in August and … Continue reading →

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The powerful role of household actions in solving climate change

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Excerpt from Project Drawdown Insights Feature  October 27, 2021 https://drawdown.org/news/insights/the-powerful-role-of-household-actions-in-solving-climate-change by Chad Frischmann and Crystal Chissell of Project Drawdown Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. … Continue reading →

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Milkweed seed pod activity at Arts Festival

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Iowa City Arts Festival is always a popular summer event.  As part of it, the Iowa City Public Library sponsored the ABC (Arts, Books & Children) Arts Fest on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  Throughout the day, Grannies provided a … Continue reading →

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Grannies introduce newest Granny book at Iowa City Public Library

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Grannies have just published their newest Granny book.  This latest book is titled “Granny Green and the Friendly Farm”.  All four Granny books can be purchased at Prairie Lights. The Grannies introduced the book during story time at the … Continue reading →

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Grannies participated in tabling events during Spring 2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Each year, 100Grannies members participate in tabling at various events around the community. Tabling involves mounting displays of 100Grannies causes and activities, providing educational materials, and engaging in dialogue with event participants.  Each tabling event provides a powerful educational opportunity … Continue reading →

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Top recommended IRA tax credits and rebates for energy efficiency

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series is a partnership between 100 Grannies for a Livable Future and the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center and this year features five presenters who lead efforts on local environmental action and transparency. On Monday, … Continue reading →

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2023 book donations to ICCSD from 100Grannies

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Each year since 2015, 100Grannies has been purchasing and donating books to the Iowa City School District.  There are 21 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and 4 high schools in the district. The books are chosen by the teacher librarians … Continue reading →

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