September is a great month to plant trees. Join Carroll County Conservation and Trees Forever for a tree planting event at Swan Lake State Park starting at 5:30.  We’ll learn proper tree planting techniques and take a walk in the woods to see some of the fall color in the woods and prairie.  This will be a great chance to learn about REAP assemblies in October and how you can advocate for healthy native landscapes.

Fall is a great time to plant so we’ll be getting our hands dirty planting around the Maser Monarch Lodge.  The group will also take one last walk through the prairie to see how much it has changed over the course of a couple of months.  Lots to see and do at this last Stewards of the Beautiful Land field day at the Maser Monarch Lodge in Okoboji Iowa.

The prairie is popping with color and blooms are everywhere, Join Trees Forever and Franklin County Conservation Board for a prairie walk and planting at the Maynes Grove Lodge.  Learn about proper planting techniques, selecting species pollinators love, and more.  We will also do a prairie walk to see how the prairie has changed over the season.

It’s planting season and Laura DeCook and Chris Clingan with Mahaska County Conservation will lead the group in a prairie planting that needs to be hand-seeded due to access issues. We will meet at the Cedar Bluffs State Preserve where participants will learn the proper planting techniques for this type of seeding.  This is a Saturday field day starting at 10:00 am, join us for a morning of fellowship and fun!

Did you know that the University of Iowa campus is an accredited arboretum? Join Trees Forever field coordinator Nick McGrath and University of Iowa arborist Andrew Dahl on a tree walk showcasing the outstanding specimen trees right on campus! Learn how to identify common trees of Iowa and test your skills on this guided tour. There is no fee but registration is preferred.