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Join us at Iowa Western Community College for your green education needs. These classes are hosted through Iowa Western’s Sustainability Office and classes are offered for both individuals who are looking at becoming more environmentally friendly and those seeking to enter the emerging green job market. We can meet all of your green continuing education requirements through quality program offerings and instructors; networking opportunities, and friendly, helpful staff. We offer a variety of ever-changing updated programs, so please visit frequently.
Just off Interstate 80, our campus is convenient from all locations. You can register for most programs on-line. For more information use the links below or call 712-325-3448 or email mmancuso@iwcc.edu
Online classes
Iowa Western also provides a number of varied online Green Trainings in order to meet the educational needs of all students. With online training you have flexible anytime, anywhere learning. Take a look at what we have to offer and start training today! http://iowawestcc.theknowledgebase.org/
Classroom Schedule
How to Live a Green Life
You will get a general overview in how to live in a healthier and more environmentally friendly way. Topics include purchasing eco-friendly products, waste output, better food choices, energy efficiency and consumption, water conservation techniques, and how to live more sustainable in your daily life. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 101*01 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 03/13/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1033 |
1 session | Call |
Rain Barrel Workshop
Learn how to build your own Rain Barrel and why they are important. The class will help build your own rain barrel for you to take home that day and install. Cost of barrel/materials are included. Must register to build a barrel but feel free to attend the class at no cost if you just want to see the rain barrel process. Fee $40
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 102*01 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | S | 03/31/2012 | 9:00-11:00AM | Dodge Hall 1206 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 102*40 - CS12 | Atlantic | S | 04/14/2012 | 9:30-11:30AM | Center 145 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 102*30 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | S | 05/05/2012 | 9:30-11:30AM | Activities Building LH |
1 session | Call |
Rain Garden/Native Landscaping - Intro to Rainscaping
Learn what rain gardens are, how to install them, and why you should have them. Storm water runoff leads to erosion; learn how to control yours from your property. The benefits and the different types of Native Plants will also be examined. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 103*60 - CS12 | Shenandoah | Th | 03/22/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Center 109 |
1 session | Call |
Rain Garden/Native Landscaping- Intro to Rainscaping
Learn what rain gardens are, how to install them, and why you should have them. Storm water runoff leads to erosion; learn how to control yours from your property. The benefits and the different types of Native Plants will also be examined. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 103*01 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 03/20/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1206 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 103*40 - CS12 | Atlantic | T | 03/27/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Center 145 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 103*30 - CS12 | Clarinda Campus | T | 04/10/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Activities Building LH |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 103*50 - CS12 | Harlan | T | 04/24/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Center 113 |
1 session | Call |
"Cooking Fresh From Farm to Table"
In partnership with the Loess Hills CSA, IWCC is offering a share in a local farm (CSA). A share will give you a basket of fresh local produce for 18 weeks. The baskets of fresh produce, will be dropped off to Iowa Western Community College's campus (CB) on Monday's during the growing season from 5-6:30pm. It will then be your responsibility to pick-up the basket at that time. Another GREAT benefit of a purchase of a share, is that on 9 of those weeks cooking classes will be offered by Chef Brenda Windmuller, an IWCC Culinary instructor, on how you can cook the food that you just received that day! Cooking classes will be offered June 4 & 18, July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20, September 3 & 17, and on October 1. To register or for more information on this class, please call Loess Hills CSA at 402-669-0395 Fee $310
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*11 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | M | 06/04/2012 | 5:00-6:30PM | Student Center 1024 |
1 session | Call |
Bio-Diesel Workshop
There are some misconceptions about biodiesel fuel. It is a clean-burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. Learn how as a homeowner or business owner on how you can take advantage of this alternative fuel. Fee $10
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*20 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | W | 04/11/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1033 |
1 session | Call |
Energy Efficient Home Tour
Iowa Western Coomunity's College Construction Tech program prides itself on building affordable energy efficient homes. Instructors and students of the Construction Technology program will be available to give tours and answer any questions on the sustainable techniques used in building these homes. The tour is free, please call and register to receive the address of the two homes you will be touring. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*09 - CS12 | Council Bluffs | W | 04/18/2012 | 2:00-3:15PM | Dodge Hall |
1 session | Call |
Green Roofs/ Rainwater Harvesting
This is one class in the Rainscaping series where training is focused on the unique Loess Soils of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska that promotes urban storm water management practices to protect water quality and reduce runoff with the help of its partners. The ultimate goal of the program is to build awareness and behavioral changethat will result in the improvement and protection of water resources in Iowa. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*05 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/08/2012 | 8:30AM-12:30PM | Looft Hall 010 |
1 session | Call |
Latest Technologies and Products for Rainscaping
An industry representative will teach you the latest products for storm water management, from water management from water harvesting to erosion control methods. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*10 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 05/01/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1206 |
1 session | Call |
Native Landscaping for Backyard Conservation & Wildlife
Learn conservation practices in your backyard can provide food and shelter for wildlife, reduce erosion and pollution, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*07 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 04/03/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1206 |
1 session | Call |
Permeable Pavement Systems
This is one class in the Rainscaping series where training is focused on the unique Loess Soils of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska that promotes urban storm water management practices to protect water quality and reduce runoff with the help of its partners. The ultimate goal of the program is to build awareness and behavioral changethat will result in the improvement and protection of water resources in Iowa. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*06 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 03/22/2012 | 8:30AM-12:30PM | Looft Hall 010 |
1 session | Call |
Rainscaping Tour: Storm Water Management Techniques
A tour around Council Bluffs showcasing beautiful rain gardens, pervious pavement, bio-swales, rain harvesting and other storm water management techniques. Transportation will be provided to all of the sites- just need to meet at IWCC by 9:00! Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*12 - CS12 | Council Bluffs | S | 06/09/2012 | 9:00AM-12:30PM | Student Center |
1 session | Call |
Soil Quality Restoration & Composting- Intro to Rainscaping
Learn management practices to restore soil quality after development. Soil, when able to perform all of its functions, is important in regulating runoff of storm water and in supporting trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*08 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | T | 04/17/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Dodge Hall 1206 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 99*50 - CS12 | Harlan | T | 05/08/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Center 113 |
1 session | Call |
| GREEN 99*60 - CS12 | Shenandoah | T | 05/22/2012 | 5:30-7:00PM | Center 109 |
1 session | Call |
Urban Forestry/ Vegetated Filter Boxes
This is one class in the Rainscaping series where training is focused on the unique Loess Soils of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska that promotes urban storm water management practices to protect water quality and reduce runoff with the help of its partners. The ultimate goal of the program is to build awareness and behavioral changethat will result in the improvement and protection of water resources in Iowa. Fee $0
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| GREEN 99*04 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | Th | 02/23/2012 | 8:30AM-12:30PM | Looft Hall 010 |
1 session | Call |
