Urban Ambassadors is an all-volunteer, community-driven nonprofit.

Our mission is to actively lead the way to a more sustainable Des Moines through

community engagement, tangible outcomes, and partnerships for scalability.

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Upcoming Events

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Trash Bash
Mar 22
Trash Bash

Join Urban Ambassadors at Birdland Park for a community trash clean up! Pizza provided after!

We will provide trash bags, gloves, an vests! Just bring yourself!

Meet at the open air shelters OUTSIDE of the Ding Darling Shelter.

Recent Events

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Green Drinks
Mar 5
Green Drinks
Green Drinks December 2025
Dec 4
Green Drinks December 2025
Tiny Tree Planting at Capitol East Neighborhood
Nov 16
Tiny Tree Planting at Capitol East Neighborhood
event Calendar

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Mark your calendars for our next installment of Green Drinks on December 4th at Twisted Vine Brewery starting at 6 pm! We will be hearing from Project Manager at @iconwatertrails , Monica Converse! ICON Water Trails is a transformational quality of
See you tomorrow at Urban Ambassadors Tree planting! Bring your own cup, drinks and refreshments will be provided! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-planting-tickets-1761417871269?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&amp
Interested in learning more about Iowa's natural environment? Register for the Iowa Nature Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-iowa-nature-summit-tickets-1512950398369?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&
Mark your calendars for our next installment of Green Drinks on December 4th at Twisted Vine Brewery starting at 6 pm! We will be hearing from Project Manager at @iconwatertrails , Monica Converse! ICON Water Trails is a transformational quality of

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