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CLARITY. CONNECTION. COMMUNITY.

Urban Ambassadors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as your hub for sustainable living in Greater Des Moines. We help you clarify sustainability goals in 7 areas, connect you with local resources to meet those goals, and design local projects that grow the sustainability community for a healthier planet.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Hope for the Hungry : 2010 SEED PROJECT

Urban Ambassadors and Transition Des Moines are hosting the 2nd annual “Hope for the Hungry: Feeding Greater Des Moines” conference on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at First Christian Church near Drake University campus. Once again, local food organizations, and regular … Continue reading

Shoot Your Commute : 2010 SEED PROJECT

Urban Ambassadors partnered with the transportation community to recreate this famous photo from Munster, Germany. Over 100 fans of alternative transportation got a chance to show their dedication August 8th as they posed for “Shoot Your Commute” photos on the … Continue reading

Transforming Business

In the summer of 2009, Urban Ambassadors brought 3 world-class speakers on sustainable business practices to Des Moines to speak at the Polk County Convention Complex, followed by a training by The Natural Step USA out of Portland, Oregon.  Local … Continue reading

Sustainable Spring Break

2010 DMACC Urban Campus, as a part of its new Environmental Science program, created Sustainable Spring Break as a 1-credit hour field studies course in their curriculum.  They spent spring break 2010 on Santa Catalina island, similar to Drake’s program … Continue reading

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Scavo Urban Garden : a 2011 SEED Project

Please contact Drew Maifeld with questions about this project: “Drew Maifeld” – drew@urbanambassadors.org

2011 SEED PROJECTS

The 2011 SEED PROJECTS have been carefully selected and will be announced for the first time on Feb. 3rd 2011 at the First Quarter Membership Social at Foundry Coworking. Please check back on this page for updates after Feb. 3rd … Continue reading

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