Planting a Better Tomorrow!
Unlock the Benefits of Tree City USA for Your Community! Join the Trees Forever Illinois team for an insightful webinar about Tree City USA, a free nationwide certification program from the Arbor Day Foundation. In this session, you’ll discover what Tree City USA is, how earning certification can benefit your community and the state ofContinue reading "Tree City USA"
Trees Forever TreeKeepers courses are back in session! Join us for a free virtual learning session which will introduce Trees Forever and the TreeKeepers courses, Tree Biology, and Tree ID. These courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective environmental advocate. Register Here; TreeKeepers – Trees Forever
Attend a session, receive a voucher towards the purchase of a tree! Trees Forever will be hosting seven tree voucher information sessions between August and September. These vouchers will expire Sunday, November 8th. We are working with seven nursery partners for this program: Fleming, Cedar River Garden Center, Next Generation, Culver’s Lawn and Landscape, Pierson’sContinue reading "Trees Vouchers Session 5 – Virtual"
Join Trees Forever Illinois for an in-depth webinar on the Illinois Community Canopy (ICC) grant opportunities for your community! Learn more about tree inventory and management, tree removal, and tree planting grants. Whether you have already started working on your canopy or are looking to launch the process, Trees Forever is here to help youContinue reading "Illinois Community Canopy Informational Session"
Tree planting, care, and pruning Join us for a free virtual learning session! These courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective environmental advocate. Continuing on from last week’s course, our knowledgeable team will show you the best way to care for trees. Register Here; TreeKeepers – TreesContinue reading "Become a TreeKeeper – Virtual Session 2"
What happens after the Community Visioning process ends and the final design boards are delivered? Join Landscape Architect Samantha Price, PLA, and explore the transition from concept designs to actual construction. Learn how small communities can navigate post-Visioning implementation, break large master plans into phased projects, source materials, and successfully turn design ideas into builtContinue reading "From Vision to Reality: Implementing Your Community Visioning Plan"
Join Trees Forever Illinois for an in-depth webinar on the power of tree ordinances. What are they, and why are they crucial for the future of Illinois’ urban forests? Learn how tree ordinances are being implemented across the state and how they can protect and enhance your community’s green spaces. Whether you’re looking to createContinue reading "Tree Ordinances for Illinois Communities"
Pests, diseases, and the benefits of trees Join us for a free virtual learning session! These courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective environmental advocate. In our final session for this fall, the Trees Forever staff will go through tree health and all the amazing perks treesContinue reading "Become a TreeKeeper – Virtual Session 3"