Category Archives: Good Neighbor

100Grannies Team in top 10% in Project Drawdown EcoChallenge

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Marcia Ward

Project Drawdown partnered with EcoChallenge for a month-long event and friendly competition during October. Team members earned points by taking a range of climate actions. Drawdown EcoChallenge is a fun and social way to connect the dots between climate solutions … Continue reading →

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100Grannies to co-sponsor showing of “Kiss the Ground” documentary film on Sept 19

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Marcia Ward

The new documentary film Kiss the Ground will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., in the Iowa City Public Library meeting room A. The sponsors of the film are 100 Grannies, Backyard Abundance, Bur Oak Land Trust, … Continue reading →

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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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100 Grannies – What We Do

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Charlene Lange

You can view our latest presentation in PDF format [View PDF] or you can see the slides below as images. Click any slide for a larger gallery slideshow view.

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Would you rather have a lawn..

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Charlene Lange

Would you rather have a lawn that looks like a golf course or a park? It’s a joy to be outdoors in the spring! Seasonal changes add interest to our walks in the neighborhood …. UNTIL we get to that … Continue reading →

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Keep it Natural

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Charlene Lange

By Linda Quinn, Iowa City Family walks around the neighborhood have taken on new importance in these coronavirus days, haven’t they? But as you step sideways to allow social distancing, be careful where you step, for a walk on that … Continue reading →

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Diverse lawns

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Katharine

Be a good neighbor with a diverse lawn! I am so glad to live in an Iowa City neighborhood that has many lawns filled with dandelions, clover, violets and a diversity of plants growing with the grass. It used to … 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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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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Good Neighbor Committee meeting Monday, Dec. 16

Posted on November 14, 2019 by 100 Grannies

Monday, December 16, 2019, 4 to 5 p.m. Iowa City Public Library Contact: Linda Quinn, 319-330-3328 New members are welcome. Feel free to drop in and check us out.

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