Birds & Bees Urban Farm

10/30/2025

Well done, Chris Coleman and City of Des Moines - Government, along with Trees Forever and dozens of other supporters. A few years from now, these trees will bear fruit, ensuring a source of healthy, local foods for public use! If anyone has a more direct link, please share!

10/30/2025

Thanks, We Are Iowa Local 5 News, for covering this important event, and again, tremendous thanks to City of Des Moines - Government, Trees Forever, and other organizations and volunteers who contributed in any way!
https://www.weareiowa.com/video/news/local/volunteers-plant-36-fruit-trees-at-drake-park-orchard/524-6946c3a8-8676-47c8-b1ec-f45940142b22 #

Birds and Bees Urban Farm led the fruit tree-planting initiative, which is part of the Drake Park Orchard expansion and is meant to provide a future food source.

10/21/2025

What’s going on with food security in Des Moines? An urban orchard planting at Drake Park, south of the shelter! *****JOIN US WED, OCT 29, 10-NOON, FOR THE PLANTING!*****
— We’re thrilled that the City of Des Moines - Government approved our proposal, and Trees Forever has stepped up to organize the planting. It’s been lots of work, and we look forward to seeing 36 new fruit trees bearing a few years down the road.
Drake Park Orchard Planting Event

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10/17/2025

We’re getting close to URBAN ORCHARD PLANTING time! Join us if you can. October 29, 10-noon, Drake Park just south of the shelter area.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ASHcjRbP6/

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10/10/2025

Coming soon! (Thanks, RAYGUNshirts.)

10/07/2025

Did you see the full moon last night or this morning????? Oh, and only six jars of honey are still available! Message us with interest.

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09/27/2025

Hats off to the Global Greens program of Lutheran Services in Iowa for their programs to put more people on the land to grow good food! Pics from the farm tour this morning.