Upcoming events.
Weekly Prairie Burner Rides
The Prairie Burner weekly gravel rides return when the time changes. Meet at Bikes To You and be prepared to leave by 5:30PM. Rides are 20-25 miles and occur every Tuesday.
Thursday Night Gravel- Gravel Curious ride
Thursday night gravel rides begin in April- weather permitting. Meet at Bikes to You and be prepared to leave by 5:30pm. Thursday rides are a slower paced and shorter distance ride for the gravel curious rider. They are approximately 13-15 miles. If you need to borrow a bike, sign up with Grinnell Bike Share, a program of Imagine Grinnell.
Tree Corps Tree Distribution
Volunteer with Imagine Grinnell for the Spring Tree distribution on May 15. Volunteers help to distribute, plant, stake, mulch and water trees throughout Grinnell. Sign up here. To sign up for a low growing or shade tree apply here. The Shade and low growing trees are for Grinnell residents located on East St., Broad or Main between 7th and 11th and 4th Ave.
Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and Fun Run
Prairie Burn 100 is a gravel bike ride featuring 100KM, 50KM or 25KM options and a 5K or 3K fun run. Join the fun and register today! Learn more about Prairie Burn at our website. Volunteers are needed for this fun community event! Everything from registration, route guidance to cheering on the participants. Sign up here.
Little Bear Creek and Summer St. park Clean Up
Imagine Grinnell and volunteers will be cleaning up Summer St. park and the Little Bear Creek. Help us as we remove trash from the area in preparation for more soft trails. Meet at the park at 12pm to help.
Fall Tree Distribution
Free tree distribution this fall! Trees available to 50112 residents! If you have not received a free tree from us previously, sign up here!
If you want to volunteer with us, sign up here!
Conifer Tree distribution
Free trees available from Imagine Grinnell this fall! Trees are available for residents of 50112. If you have not received a tree from us, sign up here!
If you want to volunteer for the event, sign up here!
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join Imagine Grinnell as we celebrate 40 years of healthy and sustainable activity in the community!
-Food
-Drinks
-Live Music
-Fundraising
Maintenance of Soft Trail Volunteering
Join Imagine Grinnell volunteers as they maintain the soft trails around Arbor Lake. Check out the details on our Programs page.
Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and Fun Run
The Prairie Burn 100 is about staying active and enjoying the great outdoors with a one-day event on the second June of each year with gravel rides and a 5K Fun Run starting and finishing in Grinnell, Iowa's Central Park. The 2024 gravel ride event offered cyclists new 25, 50 and 100 mile routes and a race challenge for the 100 mile riders. All riders were invited to test their skills in the Burner Challenge segment dash for cash on each of the loops. Along with other family-friendly activities, the 5K Fun Run provides a nice Saturday morning option to race or pace yourself for a healthy way to get moving! For more information on the 2025 event, follow Prairie Burn 100 on Facebook & Instagram or sign up for our emails.
Volunteer at the Prairie Burn 100
Volunteer at the 2025 Prairie Burn 100! All ages are welcome to help. We have activities from helping with registration, cheering for the riders and runners, guiding the participants and so much more!
Marvin Garden volunteering
Join Imagine Grinnell volunteers to help with the maintenance, planting, weeding, watering and upkeep of Marvin Giving Garden. Every Saturday from 9am-11am. See the sign up link.
In Person Solar Power Hour
Imagine Grinnell is proud to be a part of Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek program to help bring free, educational solar energy information to homeowners, farmers and businesses throughout the community. Visit https://www.growsolar.org/jasper-poweshiek/ to learn more and register for an upcoming Solar Power Hour to learn how solar works and how you can get involved in the program.”
Hazelnut Planting at Marvin Garden
Marvin Garden is getting some upgrades! Help us plant hazelnut hedges along the east border to establish a living fence.
Volunteers assisting with the hazelnuts will dig holes, plant hazelnut trees, mulch, and water.
Virtual Solar Power Hour
Imagine Grinnell is proud to be a part of Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek program to help bring free, educational solar energy information to homeowners, farmers and businesses throughout the community. Visit https://www.growsolar.org/jasper-poweshiek/ to learn more and register for an upcoming Solar Power Hour to learn how solar works and how you can get involved in the program.”
Tuesday Night Gravel
Join the Prairie Burn weekly gravel ride every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Approximately 20 miles with shorter options available.
Prairie Burn 100 Gravel bike ride and 5K Fun Run
Register for 25, 50 or 100 mile loops or the 5K fun run here!
Gravel Curious Ride
Gravel Curious ride, weekly on Thursdays. Leave from Bikes to You at 5:30pm.
Burner Gravel Clinic: Fueling Your Body
Meet at Hometown Heroes for the first winter clinic and a mixed surface ride. The ride will be at 2PM and the clinic will begin at 3PM. Topics to include clothes and gear for winter riding. Appetizers will be provided with drinks for purchase.
Burner Gravel Clinic: Keeping It Safe
Meet at Hometown Heroes for the first winter clinic and a mixed surface ride. The ride will be at 2PM and the clinic will begin at 3PM. Topics to include clothes and gear for winter riding. Appetizers will be provided with drinks for purchase.
Burner Gravel Clinic: Winter Training for Summer Riding
Meet at Hometown Heroes for the first winter clinic and a mixed surface ride. The ride will be at 2PM and the clinic will begin at 3PM. Topics to include clothes and gear for winter riding. Appetizers will be provided with drinks for purchase.
Gravel Gobbler
Join Prairie Burners for the 3rd annual Gravel Gobbler ride on Thanksgiving morning.
Burner Gravel Clinic: Winter Riding
Meet at Hometown Heroes for the first winter clinic and a mixed surface ride. The ride will be at 2PM and the clinic will begin at 3PM. Topics to include clothes and gear for winter riding. Appetizers will be provided with drinks for purchase.
1000th Tree Celebration
Join Imagine Grinnell and 1000 Trees as we celebrate the 1000th Tree!
1000 Trees Tree planting and distribution
Join Imagine Grinnell Tree Corps volunteers as the deliver and plant trees in the Grinnell community. See the link to sign up.
Marvin Garden Get-Together
Imagine Grinnell invites you to the end of the season celebration! Thanking our donors and volunteers for all of the Imagine Grinnell programs.
Join us for music, snacks, and company. 2-4pm, come and go as you please.
Spring Tree Distribution
1000 Trees Free spring tree distribution. To sign up for a tree please see the link. To volunteer, please email info@imaginegrinnell.org
Prairie Burner weekly gravel ride
Join the Prairie Burner weekly gravel ride every Tuesday at 5:30pm leaving from Bikes to You. Wear a helmet, bring lights for your bike and water. Meet up afterwards at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse.
Winter Tree Pruning
Join Trees Forever, Nick McGrath to learn about winter tree pruning. The event is free and attendees are encouraged to bring a pair of gloves and pruning sheers.
Burner Gravel Clinic Series- Changing a Tire & More!
Join us for our final presentation on Gravel riding. In person at the Periodic Table or Facebook Live on Prairie Burn 100. We will be talking about all aspects of changing a tire and how to be prepared on gravel.
Burner Gravel Clinic Series- Keeping It Safe
Join a panelists of Prairie Burners as they discuss riding safety. Learn about how to be safe on gravel, injury prevention and drafting and pace line etiquette. Appetizers provided and drinks for purchase.
Burner Gravel Clinic Series- Cold Weather Riding
Join a panelist of Prairie Burners as they share tips for Cold Weather Riding. Learn about how to dress, best equipment and other tips.