Category Archives: Education

Encouraging News on climate crisis

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Katharine

From our ally “Gray is Green” : Public Opinions on Climate Change A recent report from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication confirms that the tide of public opinion on climate change has finally turned. Some findings: About seven … Continue reading →

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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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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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Recommended Books

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Katharine

Electrify. An Optimist’s Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future by Saul Griffith. In Electrify, Griffith lays out a detailed blueprint—optimistic but feasible—for fighting climate change while creating millions of new jobs and a healthier environment. Griffith’s plan can be summed … 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 Saturday, Feb 1, 2020

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Climate Crisis Parade: We Challenge YOU! … As individuals and organizations, we’re all doing amazing work to raise awareness about the impending catastrophes that are guaranteed if we do nothing to combat climate change. Unfortunately, a large segment of America … Continue reading →

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The Point of No Return. By Massimo Paciotto-Biggers and Alex Howe, Iowa City, Little Village, 5 Dec 2019

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Letter to the editor: The point of no return As global leaders meet at the COP25 UN climate summit in Madrid this week, we plan to continue our year-long strike and walkouts in Iowa City on Friday, 3:30 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator is now available!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Katharine

Sent to our attention by Marcia Shaffer – Details

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book ideas for gifts

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Tired of buying plastics and electronics for gifts for holidays and birthdays? Check out education committee’s page for ideas for books that can start conversations about climate change, saving our planet, and enjoy reading with others. https://100grannies.org/committees/education/

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