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SUMMARY:The Big Picture: Iowa Forestry Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Billy Beck is Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and a strong voice for trees in Iowa. Billy oversees the Extension Forestry webpage (see below) and organizes field days\, forestry tours\, and answers tree questions from folks across the state. Billy will present on the “Big Picture” of forestry in Iowa. Bring your questions for Billy and join us for a fascinating noon hour on the 12th. \n\n\n\nISU Extension Forestry https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/the-big-picture-iowa-forestry-webinar/
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SUMMARY:DNR Community Forestry Grant Program - Info Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The DNR Community Forestry Grant Program provides reimbursable grants to be used to purchase and plant trees suitable to Iowa in counties impacted by Emerald Ash Borer. A total of $75\,000 in funds are available. Award recipients will be reimbursed $500 to $5\,000 for the purchase of trees and materials from Iowa businesses and are required to provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifying public planting lands include\, but are not limited to\, street rights-of-way\, parks\, school grounds\, courthouse lawns\, public buildings\, fairgrounds\, cemeteries\, libraries and trails (DNR lands are not eligible). The application\, rules\, and FAQ are available online on the Iowa DNR Urban Forestry website. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, August 23\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year the grant is open to more counties than previously seen. Since there are likely new applicants\, the DNR is hosting this Zoom Q&A session. Please register for this meeting by emailing ellie.jones@dnr.iowa.gov by July 21\, 2023. We welcome any questions that are not addressed in the FAQ document. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to email Ellie Jones and request Zoom link
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/dnr-community-forestry-grant-program-info-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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SUMMARY:Bugs for  Beginners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Insects pollinate\, recycle nutrients\, decompose organic matter\, and are even a food source for humans across the globe. Of all the species of animals described by humans\, 75% of them are classified as insects– but what do you really know about them? Join Trees Forever field coordinator Gina Buelow\, to learn about the diversity of insects essential to a thriving ecosystem. We will discuss the many roles of insects in our native habitats\, from ambush predators to parasites.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/bugs-for-beginners-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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SUMMARY:Food Forest Forum Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever staff for an exciting journey exploring our backyard forests as food banks and the endless possibilities for foraging your next meal.  Director of Community Programs Jeff Jensen will get a little nutty talking about some nut and fruit options for landowners.  Central Iowa Field Coordinator Gina Buelow will share some insights on the various mushrooms that can be grown at home.  Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator Nick McGrath will share with us how he went about designing his backyard food forest. This will be an engaging “Forum” focused on options for your very own backyard.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/foodforest/
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