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SUMMARY:2023 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference is fast approaching and we have perhaps the greatest nut show on earth coming to beautiful Decorah Iowa.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings kick off on Wednesday\, March 1st at 6:00 pm with the first of our “Voices Beyond the Midwest” conversations.  Hazelnut grower Piper Hale\, growing near Yakima Washington will share with us what growers in this almost desert like landscape deal with.  Piper and growers in his neck of the woods\, are adding hazelnuts to their operations and using grape and olive harvesters to mechanize the harvest.  They are bucking the Oregon model and focusing on organic markets to differentiate themselves.  Learn about hazelnut production beyond the Midwest and how they have tackled issues like aggregation\, processing\, and more.  Don’t miss this fascinating look into production of hazelnuts outside the Midwest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second of our “Voices Beyond the Midwest” conversations is with hazelnut grower John Kelsey of West Virginia.  A retired automation engineer\, John has been planting all sorts of different genetics testing out various cultivars for growers in Appalachia.  John has done some important work with tracking pollination and writing up some excellent articles and information on male catkins and female flowers and pollination.  Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday\, March 2nd for a conversation with John Kelsey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Winneshiek County Fairgrounds located at 900 E Main St. will be the location for our Conference Kick off on Friday\, March 3rd.  We’ll start things off with a processing open house from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and then come back after supper for show-n-tell from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Growers will be given 10 minutes to share with the group anything about their operation.  Contact Jeff Jensen at jjensen@treesforever.org to schedule your 10 minute time slot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BIG EVENT takes place Saturday\, March 4th at the Hotel Winneshiek starting at 9:00 am.  We have a fantastic line up of speakers from Canada\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin and more.  The final of our “Voices Beyond the Midwest” conversations is with Linda Grimo of Grimo Nut Nursery all the way from Canada.  She will give us an update on the hazelnut industry in Ontario and share her experiences working with growers all over North America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations on genetics\, new cultivars\, a growers panel\, and more is in store for participants.  The Hazelnut Grower of the Year will be awarded over lunch to recognize a distinguished hazelnut grower from the region so don’t miss the greatest nut show on earth Saturday\, March 4th! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the webinar invitation link for Wednesday\, March 1st and Thursday\, March 2nd after registering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is $50 and includes lunch on Saturday. Please indicate a meat\, vegetation\, or vegan meal when you register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a farm or organization that would want to exhibit? Cost is $100 for a table and includes one paid registration. Select your options below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023-Hazelnut-Conference-agenda-tentativeDownload\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/2023-upper-midwest-hazelnut-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Winneshiek\, 104 E Water Street\, Decorah\, Iowa\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T123000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Tree Canopy in Kalona
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Peter Lundgren at the Kalona Public Library to learn about the tree canopy in Kalona and the importance of having a biodiverse and robust community of trees in urban areas. The purpose of this Tree-Mendous workshop is to advocate for increasing tree canopy in Iowa towns through improved community forestry management practices. We will be examining the new 2022 Iowa DNR tree inventory\, explore local tree ordinances\, and discuss current and emerging threats to trees— including the notorious Emerald Ash Borer. The first half of the morning will conclude with the top ten ways to grow our urban tree canopy and cover grant opportunities available to plant trees in town to improve biodiversity and canopy cover. We will finish off the morning with a Tree Awe Walk to the local park to identify trees and enjoy some time in nature.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/grow-your-tree-canopy-in-kalona/
LOCATION:Kalona Public Library\, 510 C Ave\, Kalona\, Iowa\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T203000
DTSTAMP:20230328T144636Z
CREATED:20220421T154545Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Des Moines Metro
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever for our three-part class series and gain the knowledge to become an effective environmental volunteer! Classes are from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on March 14th\, 21st and 28th at the Trees Forever office located at 1901 Bell Avenue in Des Moines. The $50 class fee ($25 for students) includes includes all sessions and class materials\, a t-shirt\, and dinner each session. \n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/tkdsm/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T153000
DTSTAMP:20230324T161116Z
CREATED:20230314T183524Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Gardening 2023
DESCRIPTION:Trees Forever will have a table at The Art of Gardening in Muscatine County 2023. MCC/EICC\, ISU Extension\, and Muscatine Master Gardeners have teamed up to present this event\, which will be held on Saturday\, March 18\, 2023\, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at Muscatine Community College/Strahan Hall. This event is sponsored by LRTF community outreach and education\, and there will be a number of publications informing participants about native prairie\, tree care\, native and invasive plants\, and many other Trees Forever and LRTF publications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is by mail only. The registration form can be downloaded from the event website\, which is linked below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/art-of-gardening-2023/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T190000
DTSTAMP:20230221T174943Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Preview
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Bur Oak Land Trust; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Trees Forever; The Nature Conservancy in Iowa; City of Coralville\, Iowa Government; Tamarack Discovery School; Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club; Iowa Flood Center; Ice Cube Press LLC Midwestern Independent Book Publisher; Johnson County Conservation; Impact7G; Johnson County Master Gardeners of Iowa; Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department; Macbride Nature Recreation Area \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrairie Preview is back! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBur Oak Land Trust will host the 38th year of Prairie Preview Thursday\, March 23 at the Iowa City Senior Center\, 28 S. Linn St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for registration and exhibitor fair. The program begins at 6 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speaker is Connie Mutel\, author\, passionate conservationist and longtime science writer for the University of Iowa’s IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering department. She will discuss her latest book\, “Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to a Sustainable Future.” Book contributor and Bur Oak Land Trust Board President\, Larry Weber will also speak about his water-focused vision for land management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrairie Preview will also feature an exhibitor fair with more than 30 organizations ready to share opportunities for local nature enthusiasts to support or get involved in Iowa’s outdoors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! This free event is sponsored in part by ACT and the City of Coralville. For more information\, visit the link below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/prairie-preview/
LOCATION:28 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA 52240-3920\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T180000
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DTSTAMP:20230328T144718Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever for our four-part class series and gain the knowledge to become an effective environmental volunteer! Classes are from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays March 28 and April 4\, 11 and 18th in the Cedar Rapids – Iowa City corridor area. The $30 class fee ($15 for students) includes includes all sessions and class materials\, a t-shirt\, and light snacks and refreshments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNight OneDate: Tuesday\, March 28\, 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: Ushers Ferry Lodge\, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52411 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNight TwoDate: Tuesday\, April 4\, 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: Ushers Ferry Lodge\, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52411 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNight ThreeDate: Tuesday\, April 11\, 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center\, 4500 10th St\, Marion\, IA 52302 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNight FourDate: Tuesday\, April 18\, 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: Taube Park\, 2200 31st\, Marion\, IA 52302 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-corridor/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T170000
DTSTAMP:20230324T152310Z
CREATED:20230310T171732Z
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SUMMARY:53rd Annual Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day
DESCRIPTION:The 53rd Annual Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day (IALD) is on Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023. IALD brings together representatives from nearly 50 diverse agricultural organizations to meet with state lawmakers. This provides an opportunity to strengthen and build relationships among various entities effecting Illinois agriculture. For any questions regarding this event\, contact Christy Robeson (contact info below). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe doors will open at the Illinois State Library at 8:00am. Check in will begin then\, as well as an opportunity to meet with agriculture leaders\, state legislators\, and staffers while enjoying a continental style breakfast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 9:00am the program will begin. Hear from invited guests\, Governer JB Pritzker\, Lieutenant Governer Julianna Stratton\, Illinoi Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello Il\, among others.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/53rd-annual-illinois-agriculture-legislative-day/
LOCATION:Illinois State Library\, 300 S Second St\, Springfield\, Illinois\, 62701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person
ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Robeson":MAILTO:Christy.Robeson@Illinois.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T193000
DTSTAMP:20221220T155656Z
CREATED:20221220T155653Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Tree Canopy Workshop in Waukon
DESCRIPTION:Grow your Canopy workshop at Robey Memorial Library in Waukon as part of the library’s “Live and Learn” series. Library Address: 401 1st Ave NW\, Waukon\, IA 52172
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/grow-your-tree-canopy-workshop-in-waukon/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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