We are all hoping that beautiful weather is just around the corner and what better to do, than to get OUTSIDE and enjoy the sunshine and fresh breeze. If you are looking for a family friendly adventure, look no further than your Historic Hills Scenic Byway. Stretching approximately 105 miles, you’ll find gorgeous farm scenery, mom and pop shops, one-of-a-kind …
Here at Pathfinders, we truly value soil quality. It is what makes up the nutrients in our foods to nourish our bodies with all it needs. Without improving the soil quality, we don’t have what makes up a properly functioning diet. Quality soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful …
This workshop is a comprehensive approach to understanding poverty and generational poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to alleviate poverty. Participants will review poverty research, examine a theory of change, and analyze poverty through the prism of the hidden rules of class, resources, family structure and language. Throughout …
The services offered by Pathfinders RC&D are utilized by small businesses, cities, and non-profits to create and maintain vital functions of their operations. Pathfinders helps Iowa’s communities by offering services to community groups, local governments, small businesses, and individuals. Our involvement with partners varies from project to project. Some partnerships span several years and include ongoing collaborative work toward a …
Looking for a summer internship in conservation? THIS is a great opportunity being offered by the Mahaska and Marion County Soil & Water Conservation Districts! Open to any students currently enrolled in college or recent graduate majoring in a field of study related to agriculture, conservation, engineering, construction trades, GIS, communications, public relations, urban planning, or environmental sciences. This position …
Shop local this Holiday season because it is a great way to buy unique and special presents while also supporting your local economy! There are many artisans and antique stores in Iowa! Six reasons to shop local this Holiday season: Less single-use plastics Reduce need for shipping materials Support local artists, businesses, and craftspeople Don’t wait for products to ship …
Pathfinders serves Southeast Iowa. In the area, we have a lot of amazing events coming up. Here is an Events Calendar for Southeastern Iowa. We hope you find activities to enjoy this Holiday Season! Events Calendar: November 29 – Parade of Lights, Fort Madison Nov 29 – Dec 31 – Christmas in the Villages, Van Buren County November 30 – …
Utilize Our Grant Writing Services Are you starting a new venture and need the grant proposal to fund your next project? Pathfinders offer grant writing services that have been available for more than a decade. We provide thorough research and understanding of your vision to the funders you are contacting to support your project. This is something we take pride …
NAAMLP is a non-profit, professional organization that promotes the reclamation and restoration of lands affected by abandoned mining throughout the nation. Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) established the national Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). A …
What is Pathfinders? Pathfinders helps Iowa’s communities by working with community groups, local governments, small businesses, and individuals. We are flexible with how to assist communities in their projects. Some of the services we offer are listed below: Fiscal Management Grant Administration Grant Writing Small Business Loans Project Development & Facilitation Where We Work Strategic Planning Where We Work Portfolio …
