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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Green Drinks November 2025
Nov 6
Green Drinks November 2025
Tiny Tree Planting at Cheatom Park
Nov 16
Tiny Tree Planting at Cheatom Park
Green Drinks December 2025
Dec 4
Green Drinks December 2025

Recent Events

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Trash Bash
Oct 26
Trash Bash
Tiny Tree Planting at River Bend Neighborhood
Oct 8
Tiny Tree Planting at River Bend Neighborhood
Green Drinks October 2025
Oct 2
Green Drinks October 2025
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See you THIS SUNDAY for the October Trash Bash! We will provide trash bags, vests, and gloves! All you need to do is bring yourself. In partnership with the adopt-a-park program through the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department, we wil
Join us next for Green Drinks, @6 pm at Twisted Vine Brewery! We will be hearing from the Executive Director of the Iowa Wildlife Federation, Ryan Smith! The mission on the Iowa Wildlife Federation is to inspire Iowans to care for Wildlife and Wild
Curious about who's running for local office? Join Urban Ambassadors, the Climate Task Force, and Momentum DSM for an engaging game show-style sustainability-themed event featuring candidates for city and county positions. It's your chance to learn a

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