Category Archives: Education

2020 Johnson County Food Policy Council Forum Land Access and Beyond

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Hi Community Food and Agriculture supporters! The Johnson County Food Policy Council invites you to our 6th annual public forum to learn about the Land Access Program at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and to give feedback for future … Continue reading →

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2 Feb 2020 Live from Prairie Lights: Ronnie Cummins

Posted on January 22, 2020 by 100 Grannies

RONNIE CUMMINS February 2 @ Prairie Lights, 1 p.m. Ronnie Cummins will read from and talk about Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food, and a Green New Deal. This book offers a blueprint for building and supercharging a … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Charlene Lange

MEDIA ADVISORY Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities:  Climate, Health, Jobs & Justice  A climate conversation brought to you by Ecomadres, Moms Clean Air Force, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Iowa Farmers Union. Join Us!   Sunday, January 19th @ 2:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Gems

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Granny’s Gems No. 1 Granny’s Gems No. 2 Granny’s Gems No. 3   Granny’s Gems No. 4 Granny’s Gems No. 5 Granny’s Gems No. 6 Granny’s Gems No. 7  

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Encouraging News on climate crisis

Posted on January 8, 2020 by 100 Grannies

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 100 Grannies

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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