Planting a Better Tomorrow!
Due to the popularity of our first installment, we are back for another round with new content! Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Nick McGrath for this free webinar to learn about edible landscapes and how you can forage for nature's tasty treats or support growing your own backyard harvest.
The Iowa DNR, the U.S. Forest Service, and Trees Forever have partnered to offer Tree-mendous Growth. Trees Forever staff are hosting this workshop to offer plans on increasing your community’s tree canopy.
Litter and pollution threaten the health of our watersheds. Come join Iowa Rivers Revival and Green Iowa AmeriCorps for a creek clean up and watershed education festival. Volunteers will haveContinue reading "Clean Creek Festival"
Stewards of the Beautiful Land is a four-session course, meeting monthly, geared for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to learn more about prairie plants, the environments they thrive in, and how to advocate for native landscapes.
June 14 @ 6:30 - 8:00 pmAugust 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmSeptember 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm(Tuesday Webinars) Stewards of the Beautiful Land is a four-session course, meeting monthly, geared for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to learn more about prairie plants, the environments they thrive in, and how to advocateContinue reading "Stewards of the Beautiful Land – Session 2"
Audubon County Maintenance Facility2147 Highway 71, Audubon, Iowa We will be visiting some roadsides after learning about some native plant myths from Kristine Nemec of the Tallgrass Prairie Center and some role playing a city council meeting. It should be a fun and exciting night. We hope you all can make it! Contact: Brad Riphagen,Continue reading "Audubon County Walkabout"
Lake View Shelter at West Lake Park14910 110th Avenue, Davenport, Iowa Stewards of the Beautiful Land kicks off in Scott County on Thursday, July 14th starting at 5:00 pm. We will meet at the Lake View Shelter at West Lake Park. Scott County Roadside Manager Brian Burkholder and Trees Forever Field Coordinator Nick McGrath willContinue reading "Scott County Walkabout"
Landowners have dozens and dozens of options for what to plant; but the right soil, climate, and position on the landscape is crucial for many plants to thrive. Some trees and shrubs can handle “wet feet” and others need it high and dry. Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Jeff Jensen to learn how to findContinue reading "Right Plant Right Place – How to Choose (webinar)"
Learn the benefits of gravel bed growing, how to set up a gravel bed operation, and see a live demonstration of a gravel bed tree planting. Heath Ellis, Pleasant Hill Parks and Rec Supervisor, Grant Thompson, ISU horticulture professor, and Emma Hanigan, DNR Urban Forester will be on the program. A light lunch will beContinue reading "Grow Your Tree Canopy Workshop"
What does an ideal tree planting in River Bend look like to you? Trees Forever needs YOUR help! Join the conversation about trees coming to River Bend by attending this community engagement meeting. Can't make it in person? Attend virtually on Zoom by following this link. Meeting ID: 837 8086 6631 PassCode: Z6bt37
Lost Island Nature Center3267 350th Avenue, Ruthven, Iowa The Lost Island Nature Center is a gem in North Central Iowa boasting a great beach, nature center, and lots of opportunities for recreation. This will be the site for our in-person meeting and field day on July 21st starting at 4:00 pm. We will start insideContinue reading "Palo Alto Walkabout"
Bremer County Conservation Office1104 South Main Street, Tripoli, Iowa We will meet at the County Conservation Office located at 1104 S Main St. in Tripoli. We will have some refreshments for folks and learn about the great roadsides in Bremer County. Watch the weather and dress appropriately as we will be out looking at someContinue reading "Bremer County Walkabout"