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Meet the 2023 Wild Prairie Showdown Competitors
Over the next eight weeks, these esteemed individuals will be using their outdoor prowess to raise awareness, support, and capital for the [...]
RELEASE: Local Competitors Launch Annual Wild Prairie Showdown Campaign
DES MOINES, IA (Aug. 17, 2023) – The Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails are pleased to announce the launch of [...]
2023 World Conservation Day
World Conservation Day is a global occasion to bring awareness about the urgent need to protect and preserve our environment. To this [...]
Bridging Upstream and Downstream Water Quality Work
In an internal audit of organizations, initiatives, and programs directly tied to supporting Iowa water quality, the number reaches well above 80. [...]
RELEASE: MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund Grant Allocated to Greenbelt Landing
DES MOINES, IA (June 20, 2023) – The Great Outdoors Foundation is pleased to announce that the MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund, a [...]
Summer Outdoor Recreation Activities
The warmer temperatures are here which means more time outdoors for the whole family! There is no shortage of fun things to [...]
How Can Conservation Credits Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?
Let’s be honest, understanding your carbon footprint can be a daunting task. However, just learning how to make small adjustments in your [...]
RELEASE: Great Outdoors Foundation Hires Binns as Development Specialist
DES MOINES, IA (March 21, 2023) – The Great Outdoors Foundation is pleased to announce that it has hired Rhiley Binns to [...]
MidAmerican Energy Company Regional Fund Grantee Profile: City of Urbandale
On January 23, the Great Outdoors Foundation announced that the City of Urbandale was selected as the second grantee of the MidAmerican Energy Company [...]
Get Outside This Spring — And What to Do Once You’re There
Winter has some great moments like the holidays, the scenic snowfall, sledding, etc. But for most, it keeps us cooped up indoors. [...]
RELEASE: MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund Grant Awarded to City of Urbandale
DES MOINES, IA (January 23, 2023) – The Great Outdoors Foundation is pleased to announce that the MidAmerican Energy Regional Fund, a [...]
Conservation Looks Different Everywhere
By Sophie Ruddy Walking up to the Polk County Conservation office in Maxwell, IA, I had no idea what was going on. [...]
