Each April for the past five years, a dedicated group of volunteers and professionals has taken the initiative to help beautify and restore a state park that they all holdContinue reading “An Earth Week Tradition in Wisconsin”
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Rebuilding Canopies at Plaza East
The 2020 derecho left thousands of homes uninhabitable and destroyed over 670,000 trees in Cedar Rapids alone, transforming the landscape overnight on both public and private properties. For the residentsContinue reading “Rebuilding Canopies at Plaza East”
Trees Forever planted with 112 communities in 2024!
Trees Forever organized thousands of volunteers and granted funding for environmental projects, while also partnering with municipalities to plant and care for public trees. According to Michelle Beisker, CEO ofContinue reading “Trees Forever planted with 112 communities in 2024!”
Tree Prep Checklist for Winter
Fall is a great time for planting trees, but with winter on its way, how do you make sure your newly planted trees are ready for the off-season? Some extraContinue reading “Tree Prep Checklist for Winter”
Taking Back the Forest in Illinois
Enjoy this excerpt from the Fall 2024 Leaflet. Read the entire electronic version of the Leaflet here. The Woodridge Park District recently obtained land for the development of their newContinue reading “Taking Back the Forest in Illinois”
Fall is Great for Planting
Springtime brings a vision of planting trees as volunteers celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day and we enter the start of warmer months. However, fall is another fantastic time toContinue reading “Fall is Great for Planting”
Trees Forever Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Trees Forever announces the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search. Beisker succeeds Interim CEO Debra Powers, who will remain with Trees Forever to helpContinue reading “Trees Forever Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer”
Dead or Dormant?
Just like animals hibernate in the winter, trees also slow down in the cold months by going dormant. After dropping leaves and limiting functions, it can be hard to determineContinue reading “Dead or Dormant?”
Introducing Trees Forever’s new 2024 Board Members
Trees Forever is excited to announce the election of five new Board members! These members will officially start in February of 2024. We are excited to have such a talentedContinue reading “Introducing Trees Forever’s new 2024 Board Members”
Federal Funding for Trees
Thirty-four years ago, our founders committed to plant and care for trees and the environment by empower people, building community and promoting stewardship. On September 14, 2023, the federal governmentContinue reading “Federal Funding for Trees”