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    Fall Outdoor Recreation in Central Iowa

    Some say fall is the best time of the year, and we tend to agree. This is when the true beauty of [...]

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    Business Record: Learn About This Year’s Best of Des Moines Winners

    As we do each year, we asked our readers to cast votes for what Des Moines has to offer in a variety [...]

  • 2023 Wild Prairie Showdown Competitors

    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 [...]

  • Local Competitors at Wild Prairie Showdown

    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 [...]

  • Beautiful Iowa Streams for World Conservation Day

    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. [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Couple enjoying the outdoors during Spring in Iowa

    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. [...]