If you’re a gardener, you’re likely already keeping track of precipitation where you live. Iowa is recruiting volunteers to do so on a daily basis as part of a nationwide network. I looked up the rain gauge the network sells and it’s about $30, and it sounds like you can use your own, if you […]
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New Iowa collaboration provides hope for...
Good news for monarch butterflies comes with the announcement from Iowa State University about a new statewide effort to support the habitat of monarchs. While some of the partners might raise eyebrows, funding has to come from somewhere and at least this is an admirable cause to support. Here is more about this week’s announcement […]
Coalition to oppose Bakken Pipeline to b...
UPDATE – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015: Here is an update from today’s event in Des Moines, from the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition: Iowans gathered at the Iowa Utilities Board Conference, Room 1 on Wednesday, February 4th to announce the launch of the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition. Iowans from 19 groups representing landowners, community members, non-profits, […]
“No surprise” Emerald Ash Borer confirme
Emerald Ash Borer, the invasive beetle that destroys all types of ash trees, has been confirmed in Keokuk County, bringing to 19 the number of counties where it has been identified in Iowa so far. That’s nearly one-fifth of the state, and experts say it’s only a matter of time before it’s found statewide. For […]
Supporters promote Ecopolis Center in Io...
IOWA CITY – It was a ribbon-cutting ceremony unlike any other. There were crowds, music, refreshments, ribbon and scissors, but the Ecopolis Center that was in the spotlight Jan. 24 in Iowa City sported something that most facilities celebrated with a grand opening do not: a demolition notice on its front door. “It’s a community […]
Cedar Rapids protest draws attention to ...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – Protesters braved frigid temperatures Tuesday to draw attention to a hot topic. Holding signs that read, “Veto KXL,” and “Say No!!” the gathering of about 10 people said they want to raise awareness not only about the Keystone XL pipeline, which has drawn national attention, but about the […]
Pipeline action events set for Cedar Rap...
Both the Keystone XL and Bakken pipelines are in the spotlight this week. Here is info passed along to me today about upcoming events taking place in Cedar Rapids and Coralville regarding the two separate pipelines:
Indian Creek Nature Center and Alliant E...
CEDAR RAPIDS – When the Indian Creek Nature Center’s new building opens in 2016, it will possess something very few facilities in the United States can boast: a completely self-sufficient energy source. The Nature Center and Alliant Energy announced a long-term partnership today to support renewable energy education and usage as part of the center’s […]
Cedar Rapids “greenway parks” plan could
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – During the Trees Forever symposium in Cedar Rapids one week ago, a presentation that glowingly described the city’s upcoming greenway parks system left out one inconvenient truth. The plan not only calls for the removal of streets and sidewalks damaged in the 2008 flood, but – omitted from […]
“An Evening in the Soil” at the Universi
Soil doesn’t get the attention that, let’s say, a new organic grocery store or seasonally focused restaurant might, but without healthy soil, you wouldn’t have those organic veggies to buy at the store or served on the menu.