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Pathfinders and the Historic Hills Scenic ByWay worked with representatives from the City of Bloomfield to organize a “drop-in” event from the Department of Cultural Affairs. Bloomfield community leaders lead visitors from Des Moines around town to show them recent successes and and seek guidance on future projects. The visiting team also heard presentations from community members. After “dropping in …

Pathfinders RC&D, in partnership with the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District, was recently awarded a $100,000 Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program grant from the Office of Surface Mining. The grant is for the Brown Abandoned Mine Land reclamation project in Marion County. The reclamation area is 16.8 acres in size and when complete, the project will help improve water …

Solar energy fairs were held at four locations across Iowa in August and September 2016. The fairs were designed to be “one-stop-shops” for Iowans considering solar PV for electricity production at their farm, home, or business.   Many people requested more information. So, now, when you go to our website, you can find:   a list of vendors and sponsors + …

Are you passionate about the natural environment and supporting communities in southeast Iowa? Are you detail oriented and thrive in a team-oriented, flexible work environment? Pathfinders RC&D is seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Project Director/Community Development Specialist. POSITION SUMMARY Oversees management and implementation of community development and natural resource conservation projects. Work includes project …

Pathfinders is excited to welcome Anna Bruen into her new role as Executive Director. Bruen has worked at Pathfinders since 2014, first as a Watershed Coordinator and then Environmental Planner. During her time at Pathfinders she has successfully written and managed multiple grants, facilitated strategic planning, and worked collaboratively with area partners to help move diverse community initiatives forward, such …

Pathfinders and the Historic Hills Scenic ByWay are excited to be working with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to coordinate a regional cultural council and promote the arts in Southeast Iowa. The DCA granted Pathfinders and the Historic Hills ByWay $5,000 to work on arts and cultural engagement in the region. Historic Hills scenic byway is a 110-miles …

Headed to the state fair this month? Look for the Iowa Byways booth in Exhibit Hall East!

Four solar energy fairs will be held on Saturdays in August and September: Fairfield, August 20th Creston, August 27th Perry, September 10th Tipton, September 17th Fairs are designed to be a “one-stop-shop” for farmers, business owners, and homeowners considering solar PV for electricity production at their farm, home, or business. Pre-registration is free and encouraged. More information is available HERE. Fair …

Detra Dettmann and Susan Kozak, from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mines and Minerals Bureau, co-presented information about mining and mine land reclamation to a group of approximately 35 Project AWARE participants in Lacey-Keosaqua Park. The audience was keenly receptive, asked great questions, and inquired about continued learning opportunities. Project AWARE is organized by the Iowa Department …

Join us for the 8th Annual J40 Farm Crawl Saturday July 23rd, 2016 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Amish School Benefit Breakfast Served 8am ’til noon Free Family Fun in Beautiful Keosauqua, IA Get more detailed info here or Download a brochure with a map here The day includes: Farm and barn tour Homemade ice cream Horse drawn wagon rides Fresh-baked …