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Is your yard good for people and the planet? Join us Wednesday, May 20 at 7 pm at the Northwest Community Center to hear Jordan Holloway with Good Neighbor Iowa explore the impact of lawn care practices on human health, pets, pollinators, and water quality. Jordan will highlight the hidden risks of pesticide use, including links to childhood health issues, biodiversity decline, and water contamination and will also provide practical eco-friendly lawn care strategies, such as using organic fertilizers, reducing pesticide use, and promoting healthy soil, to create safer outdoor spaces for families and communities.

The Northwest Community Center is located at 5110 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines.  The Center is just west of the Franklin Library.  If you have questions about the meeting place or the program, please contact Linda Goff at lgoff529@hotmail.com.  

Iowa has some of the richest soils in the world, yet we import 90 percent of our food. Plus, Des Moines Water Works operates one of the biggest water filtration systems in the world, yet our drinking water contains dangerous levels of nitrates. On April 15th the group heard Adam Mason and Terri Speirs explain how a farmer-led organization, Practical Farmers of Iowa, promotes conservation measures such as wetlands, cover crops, and buffer strips. PFI's mission of farm and community resilience is good for everyone! 

On Wednesday, March 18, representatives of the Metro Waste Authority provided a general overview of the agency and details concerning hazardous waste disposal.  Our group had lots of questions about how to responsibly dispose of household waste!!  

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7pm, Dr. Thomas Rosberg shared his expertise on Protecting Biodiversity through Connectivity.  You can read more about the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club's report on this topic at Wildlife Corridors | Sierra Club.