Services

Thank you for your current and past support of Backyard Abundance.

Our mission is to help people create environmentally-beneficial landscapes. Please tell us where to focus our efforts so that we can maximize our benefit to you and the community.

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* 1. If we were to provide all these services, how likely are you to use them within the next 2 years?

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Neighborhood ecological learning centers
Landscape implementation
Online recorded educational videos
In-person presentations and classes
Community food gardening
Certifying your landscape as environmentally-beneficial
Yard sign that communicates the intent and benefits of your landscape
Tours of environmentally-beneficial landscapes
Participating in community-wide environmental efforts
Complete landscape design
Online educational publications
Signs that describe features and plants in public landscapes
Permaculture designer certification
Garden bed design and plant selection
Gatherings to share your gardening knowledge and skills
Self-guided tours of public landscapes
Online interactive presentations and classes
Gatherings to meet like-minded gardeners

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* 2. Why are you likely to use the top selections you made?

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* 3. How do you prioritize environmental issues when considering your attendance or participation?

  Not a priority Somewhat important Important Very important Critical
Improving air quality
Creating habitat for beneficial wildlife and insects
Preventing erosion and floods
Preparing for a lower-energy future (peak oil)
Growing food in environmentally-beneficial ways
Mitigating and adapting to our changing climate
Eliminating waste and pollution

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* 4. What changes would most improve our services?

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* 5. What would make our events and services more accessible to you?

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* 6. Approximately how many Backyard Abundance events have you attended since our founding in 2006?

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* 7. How closely do you reside to Iowa City?

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* 8. Please provide your contact information if you are interested in providing additional ideas over the phone or in person.

Thank you for your time and for all you do to create an abundant community.

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