Des Moines Area TreeKeepers: Tree ID and Fall Color Hike

Join Trees Forever for one or more classes on tree-related topics. Each class will be a mix of educational programming and hands-on experience. Cost is $10 per class and includes exclusive access to official TreeKeeper educational materials.

Cedar Rapids Seedling Planting Event

Jones Park 2819 Fruitland Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Trees Forever and the City of Cedar Rapids are partnering for a tree seedling planting event in Jones Park! Join us to get your hands dirty while beautifying one of our wonderful shared spaces. Planting demonstration starts at 3:30pm with plantings to follow. Stick around for refreshments after!

Volunteers Needed – Tree Planting in Peoria, IL

In partnership with Ameren Illinois and the City of Peoria, Trees Forever will be planting 100 trees in the 61605 zip code, in a South Peoria neighborhood on Oct 7th, 2023. The rain date will be Oct. 14th.

Volunteers Needed – DSM Tree Planting at Witmer Park

Volunteers Needed - DSM Tree Planting at Witmer Park. We will provide all of the necessary tools, gloves, and safety vests, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own, if they would like. Please wear appropriate clothing to work outside. Closed-toed shoes, pants, and weather appropriate wear are encouraged. Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a water bottle. Use the button below to sign up!

Cedar Rapids Fall Tree Reservation Pick-Up

The Cedar Rapids Fall Tree Reservation Pick-Up is occurring October 14th from 9am-11:30am. Cedar Rapids residents can reserve up to 3 trees at a cost of $20 per tree.

October Roadside Plan Webinar

City administrators, clerks, mayors, public works directors, street superintendents, and others are encouraged to attend this webinar to learn about what a roadside plan is, the simple and easy steps to completing a plan, the grants your town will be eligible for, and how Trees Forever can help through the whole process.

Iowa’s Living Roadways Celebration

How it's Made: Recipes for Success
Our theme for this year refers to all the pieces or “ingredients”
it takes to go from an idea or concept to reality. We’ll also
feature success stories from communities that have completed
projects and hear from them the finer points on how they did it.

Des Moines Area Treekeepers: All About Pruning, plus Smores!

Join Trees Forever for one or more classes on tree-related topics. Each class will be a mix of educational programming and hands-on experience. Cost is $10 per class and includes exclusive access to official TreeKeeper educational materials.

Challenge: Attend five classes and volunteer five hours to receive your choice of a shirt and mug or a picnic blanket! Additional classes will be offered beginning January 2024. You will have 12 months from Oct 2023 to be eligible. Those starting in January 2024 will have until December 31, 2024 to complete the challenge.