Irene DeMaris
@ird.bsky.social
PNW native in Iowa who runs a faith-rooted climate advocacy nonprofit in state. Deaconess, spouse, new gardener, and dog mom.
Took me like 2 minutes!
February 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Took me like 2 minutes!
Taking action is quick and it really matters. When people of faith show up together, legislators pay attention.
Please take a moment to sign the action alerts and share them with your networks. Let’s show up strong!
Please take a moment to sign the action alerts and share them with your networks. Let’s show up strong!
February 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Taking action is quick and it really matters. When people of faith show up together, legislators pay attention.
Please take a moment to sign the action alerts and share them with your networks. Let’s show up strong!
Please take a moment to sign the action alerts and share them with your networks. Let’s show up strong!
Coal Ash Protections (HF 2237): Protects Iowa’s waterways by preventing toxic coal ash from being dumped into our water, honoring our sacred responsibility to safeguard the health of our communities and our planet.
iowafaithandclimate.org/protecting-w...
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Protecting Water Is a Sacred Responsibility: Support HF 2237 | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Across Iowa, water is a sacred gift that sustains our communities, nourishes our land, and connects all living things. Yet our rivers, groundwater, and drinking water remain at risk from toxic coal as...
iowafaithandclimate.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Coal Ash Protections (HF 2237): Protects Iowa’s waterways by preventing toxic coal ash from being dumped into our water, honoring our sacred responsibility to safeguard the health of our communities and our planet.
iowafaithandclimate.org/protecting-w...
iowafaithandclimate.org/protecting-w...
Community Solar (SSB 3092 / HSB 629): Makes clean energy accessible to more Iowans, including renters, congregations, and those who cannot install solar on their own homes, while lowering energy costs and caring for our world.
iowafaithandclimate.org/its-time-to-...
iowafaithandclimate.org/its-time-to-...
It’s Time to Ensure All Iowans Can Benefit from Solar Power: Support SSB 3092 / HSB 629 | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Today, many Iowans, particularly those in low-income households, renters, and residents in our rural heartlands, are struggling under the weight of rising energy costs with no way to choose a cleaner,...
iowafaithandclimate.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Community Solar (SSB 3092 / HSB 629): Makes clean energy accessible to more Iowans, including renters, congregations, and those who cannot install solar on their own homes, while lowering energy costs and caring for our world.
iowafaithandclimate.org/its-time-to-...
iowafaithandclimate.org/its-time-to-...
Reposted by Irene DeMaris
It's illegal for the president to relieve student loan debt. It's completely fine for the president to unilaterally decide to have the head of a foreign nation black bagged on foreign soil.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It's illegal for the president to relieve student loan debt. It's completely fine for the president to unilaterally decide to have the head of a foreign nation black bagged on foreign soil.
I've had a hard time getting anything to grow from seed in our backyard most likely due to the 2 black walnut trees... but we've been successful with plugs and more established plants. Hence asking! But I'm going to look out for them. I was able to find some other asters, but I'd like more natives!
November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I've had a hard time getting anything to grow from seed in our backyard most likely due to the 2 black walnut trees... but we've been successful with plugs and more established plants. Hence asking! But I'm going to look out for them. I was able to find some other asters, but I'd like more natives!
Has anyone found plugs of this in Central Iowa?
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Has anyone found plugs of this in Central Iowa?
With the M shape on the head, it looks like the invasive Asian lady beetle to me.
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
With the M shape on the head, it looks like the invasive Asian lady beetle to me.