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SUMMARY:Grow Your Tree Canopy Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 be provided for free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/canopyworkshop/
LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Parks Maintenance Shop\, 1600 South Pleasant Hill Blvd.\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T144453Z
UID:10179-1658232000-1658235600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Right Plant Right Place - How to Choose (webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 find the soil type for your site and cross reference that information with a list of trees and shrubs that will do well there…all from the comfort of your own living room.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/rightplant/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220630T173829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T173832Z
UID:10221-1657818000-1657825200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Scott County Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Lake View Shelter at West Lake Park14910 110th Avenue\, Davenport\, Iowa \n\n\n\nStewards 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 will be your hosts for this in-person meeting and field day. There is lots to see and do at West Lake Park see you on the 14th!  \n\n\n\nContact: Nick McGrath at nmcgrath@treesforever.org or 319-640-9634
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/scott-county-walkabout/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220630T170626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T151526Z
UID:10208-1657731600-1657738800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Audubon County Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Audubon County Maintenance Facility2147 Highway 71\, Audubon\, Iowa \n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nContact: Brad Riphagen\, briphagen@treesforever.org or 515-370-1291
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/audubon-county-walkabout/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220322T145822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T164214Z
UID:8617-1657650600-1657656000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:June 14 @ 6:30 – 8:00 pmAugust 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmSeptember 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm(Tuesday Webinars) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStewards 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. The course is structured with monthly webinars featuring guest presenters which lay the groundwork and knowledge base for where to find native plants on the landscape\, the various landforms of Iowa\, invasive species identification and management\, pollinator habitat enhancement and protection and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach month will also feature an in-person meeting to learn from one another\, walk through the woods or prairie identifying native plants and trees\, and hands-on skills like how to properly plant and care for natives. In-person meetings will take place in Audubon\, Bremer\, Palo Alto\, and Scott Counties. \n\n\n\n\n\nAudubon County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 15July 13August 17September 14 \n\n\n\nPalo Alto County\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmJune 15July 21August 18September 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nBremer County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 16July 13August 18September 22 \n\n\n\nScott County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 15July 13August 17September 22
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person,Iowa,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220322T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165618Z
UID:8612-1655231400-1655236800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land
DESCRIPTION:July 12 @ 6:30 pm – 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 advocate for native landscapes. The course is structured with monthly webinars featuring guest presenters which lay the groundwork and knowledge base for where to find native plants on the landscape\, the various landforms of Iowa\, invasive species identification and management\, pollinator habitat enhancement and protection and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach month will also feature an in-person meeting to learn from one another\, walk through the woods or prairie identifying native plants and trees\, and hands-on skills like how to properly plant and care for natives. In-person meetings will take place in Audubon\, Bremer\, Palo Alto\, and Scott Counties. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAudubon County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 15July 13August 17September 14 \n\n\n\nPalo Alto County\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmJune 15July 21August 18September 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nBremer County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 16July 13August 18September 22 \n\n\n\nScott County\, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJune 15July 13August 17September 22
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220608T173211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T173213Z
UID:9998-1654943400-1654963200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Clean Creek Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 have the chance to kayak and clean Indian Creek\, as well as hike the beautiful Boyson Trail\, picking up litter before it can be washed into our streams. Participants will later have the chance to meet with local and state water protecting organizations and nonprofits. Enjoy a day of service and fun by joining us for the Clean Creek Festival. Food will be provided when registered in advance.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/clean-creek-festival/
LOCATION:Thomas Park\, 343 Marion Blvd\, Marion\, Iowa\, 52302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220422T134654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T143927Z
UID:9402-1654709400-1654716600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Tree Canopy Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. Be sure to join us at Edington Memorial Park to learn more about expanding your community forest! Light meal provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTreeMendous Growth workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nBenefits of treesHow to set a canopy cover goalImproving tree ordinancesInvolving community members in tree planting and careAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/canopy/
LOCATION:Edington Memorial Park\, Highway 83\, Avoca\, Iowa\, 51521\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220511T145426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T145429Z
UID:9807-1653998400-1654002000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Nourishment from Nature Webinar - Part Two
DESCRIPTION: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. Learn about hibiscus leaves for salads or tea\, how to grow blueberry bushes\, composting\, unique foods you can find to eat\, and more. Nature provides all that we need\, learn the tips and tricks of how to go out and gather nature’s bounty!
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/nature2/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220511T154946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T154949Z
UID:9821-1653645600-1653656400@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! Tree Planting in Granite City\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be planting trees at the city owned Morrison Rd. Reforestation Site\, funded through a Recover\, Replant\, Restore! grant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:• Wear layers\, with long pants and boots or closed toed shoes• Water bottle• Sun protection and bug spray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes: There is no restroom or running water onsite\, but we will have a jug of water for refilling bottles. We will have work gloves and shovels available\, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections from downtown Granite City:• Head north on IL-3 N/Lewis and Clark Blvd• Exit onto W Pontoon Rd• Turn left onto North St• Turn right onto IL-203/Nameoki Rd.• Turn right onto Morrison Rd.• Drive a little less than a mile until you see a small driveway and large wooden sign on your right. Pull over on the side of the road to park. Please don’t block the driveway. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Emily Ehley or call 618-570-5921 to register.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/granitecityplanting2/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220503T175759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T175801Z
UID:9761-1653469200-1653480000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Alton\, Illinois Volunteer Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever\, NGRREC\, the Three Rivers Project Sierra Club and more for a tree planting volunteer event at the Riverfront Park and Broadway Corridor. Please follow the link below to register for this volunteer event.Contact Trees Forever Field Coordinator Emily Ehley with Questions:eehley@treesforever.org  \n\n\n\n\nVolunteers register at this link!\n\n\n\n\nRiverfront Park
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/alton_planting_5-25-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220511T150020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T150023Z
UID:9811-1653048000-1653051600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Spring is Here\, What's Blooming Now
DESCRIPTION:A webinar featuring spring ephemerals \n\n\n\n\n\nSpring is finally here and blooms are beginning to pop up everywhere we look! Join Trees Forever Field Coordinators Brad Riphagen and Paige Shafer for an exciting webinar on spring ephemerals and what you should look out for on your next hike through the woods or prairie.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/blooming/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220308T161030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T132323Z
UID:8489-1652976000-1652983200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Legacy Reception and Memorial Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to recognize all of the individuals honored or memorialized through a  donation to the Trees Forever Foundation\, the Granting a Better Tomorrow Endowment Fund and planned gifts. Together we will plant a few trees in our memorial grove. We invite friends and family members to write notes to their loved ones and place the notes in the soil before the trees are planted. As we think of the future and the new life being planted\, we’ll take a moment to reflect and thank those who have created this legacy. Your generosity is a testimony to a brighter\, better tomorrow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/memorialtrees/
LOCATION:Prairie Oak Lodge at Wanatee Park\, 1600 Banner Dr\, Marion\, Iowa\, 52302\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220511T154219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T154704Z
UID:9814-1652522400-1652533200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed! Tree Planting in Granite City\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be planting trees at the city owned Morrison Rd. Reforestation Site\, funded through a Recover\, Replant\, Restore! grant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:• Wear layers\, with long pants and boots or closed toed shoes• Water bottle• Sun protection and bug spray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes: There is no restroom or running water onsite\, but we will have a jug of water for refilling bottles. We will have work gloves and shovels available\, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections from downtown Granite City:• Head north on IL-3 N/Lewis and Clark Blvd• Exit onto W Pontoon Rd• Turn left onto North St• Turn right onto IL-203/Nameoki Rd.• Turn right onto Morrison Rd.• Drive a little less than a mile until you see a small driveway and large wooden sign on your right. Pull over on the side of the road to park. Please don’t block the driveway. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Emily Ehley or call 618-570-5921 to register.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/granitecityplanting1/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220329T154824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T182353Z
UID:8727-1652373000-1652380200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Green Bucket Shindig
DESCRIPTION:Want to green the Greater Des Moines metro? Join us for an informal reception to learn about efforts to improve the metro tree canopy\, including work by Trees Forever. Light drinks and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nHosted by Trees Forever Des Moines area board members: Tom Hadden\, Christine Hensley\, and Scott Packard \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed\, but walk-in’s are welcome!
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/shindig/
LOCATION:MidAmerican RecPlex\, 6500 Grand Avenue\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50266\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220502T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T171224Z
UID:9754-1652266800-1652274000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:GreenState Day of Greening Seedling Giveaways
DESCRIPTION:Visit Trees Forever and GreenState Credit Union staff at four branch locations across Iowa to get FREE tree seedlings! Species include Red Oak and Serviceberry.585 West Penn Street\, North Liberty\, Iowa 523171207 Central Avenue\, Fort Dodge\, Iowa 50501930 Tower Park Drive\, Waterloo\, Iowa 507012610 SW White Birch Drive\, Ankeny\, Iowa 50023
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/greenstate-day-of-greening-seedling-giveaways/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220428T132442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T173251Z
UID:9685-1651914000-1651932000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Wanted for Tree Planting in Alton\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:EAST ALTON – Volunteers will help the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) and the Three Rivers Project plant trees on Saturday\, May 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Riverfront Park and from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hampton Gardens in Alton Illinois. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the day volunteers will help plant trees across the two locations. All necessary tools will be provided but if participants have their own gardening gloves\, those would be great to bring along. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This spring\, Alton-based organizations will be planting trees purchased through a Recover\, Replant\, Restore! (RRR) grant from Trees Forever” Trees Forever Field Coordinator Emily Ehley said. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is also funded in part by Ameren Illinois\, through their “Right Tree Right Place” as well as Swarovski Waterschool. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The City of Alton has also been a wonderful partner\, the work we are doing would not be possible without their willingness and enthusiasm to help us with this effort” Director of Environmental Education at NGRREC\, Sarah Fisher said. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is leading up to the main planting day\, taking place on May 25 at Riverfront Park and along the Landmarks and Broadway corridor in Alton Illinois. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter planting\, all newly added trees will be maintained and watered throughout the summer months by volunteers and NGRREC staff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to ensure we have enough equipment for all volunteers.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on the volunteer day visit www.ngrrec.org or contact Fisher at (618) 468-2783 or saafisher@lc.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠)Founded in 2002 as a collaborative partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Lewis and Clark Community College\, NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them. The center aspires to be a leader in scholarly research\, education\, and outreach related to the interconnectedness of large rivers\, their floodplains\, watersheds\, and their associated communities. To learn more about NGRREC\, visit www.ngrrec.org.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/altonmay7/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220502T162705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T162708Z
UID:9749-1651809600-1651863600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Greening the Grove Seedling Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City for a seedling giveaway sponsored by GreenState Credit Union! Enjoy a refreshing beer while we replant our community forests. 1\,000 tree seedlings are available to the public. \n\n\n\nGet a FREE BEER token for taking five seedlings home to plant! Tree species include Red Oak\, Swamp White Oak\, Serviceberry\, and Ninebark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBig Grove Brewery & Taproom
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/greening-the-grove-seedling-giveaway/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220125T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T175559Z
UID:7876-1651665600-1651671000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Roadside Plans for Communities – Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s roadsides are the perfect place to plant trees and native plants for living snow fences\, water control\, and more! \n\n\n\nJoin Trees Forever Program Manager Jeff Jensen to learn more about what a roadside plan is\, why they are important\, steps to completing a plan\, grants your community may be eligible for\, and how Trees Forever can help through the whole process. This is a great opportunity for city administrators\, mayors\, public works directors\, street superintendents\, and concerned citizens to learn about improving their communities and natural areas.  \n\n\n\nMultiple webinar dates are offered. All webinars will share the same content. Join us for this final date Wednesday\, May 4 at Noon by clicking the Zoom button below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/roadside-plan-may4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220426T191015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T191018Z
UID:9602-1651410000-1651417200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Tree Care Workshop for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting afternoon at Anderson Park and learn to plant and care for trees! The workshop will run 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Led by Todd Fagan; city arborist\, Trees Forever and Iowa DNR staff\, the workshop will include an introduction to urban trees\, community walkabouts with Q&A opportunities\, and a tree planting demonstration.At 2:00 we will regroup in Anderson Park for a volunteer planting of 20 new trees! This will be the first completed park following the newly released ReLeaf Plan and is made possible by agenerous grant from the Iowa DNR. All ages are welcome at both the workshop and planting! \n\n\n\nNo registration required. Questions? Contact Nick McGrath at 319-640-9634 or nmcgrath@treesforever.org
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/tree-care-workshop-for-homeowners/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220124T211509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T211531Z
UID:7862-1651219200-1651251600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Various events and locations throughout the day. Check back for more details.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/arbor-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person,Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220421T194654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T194656Z
UID:9387-1650708000-1650726000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:EcoFest Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trees Forever at EcoFest 2022 to get your free tree seedlings as part of our Green Initiative partnership with GreenState Credit Union! 200 free seedlings available while supplies last.EcoFest is a collaborative annual event planned by several local non-profit environmental and arts groups\, along with other community organizations. The Corridor’s premier Earth Daycelebration\, this family-friendly festival includes\, interactive educational activities\, eco-products\, eco-practice demonstrations in how to reduce our consumption of resources\, fun ways to reduce and reuse household items\, local foods\, arts and free live music! EcoFest helps us connect our personal choices to individual\, community and planetary sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\nNewBo City Market
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/ecofest-cedar-rapids/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220124T210955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T211308Z
UID:7859-1650614400-1650646800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Various events and locations throughout the day. Check back for more details.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/earth-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220329T163147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T165507Z
UID:8744-1650567600-1650574800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Treevia Night at Lion Bridge Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Test your tree knowledge with Treevia! Twelve team of up to four people can play. Lion Bridge will cover the tab (up to $80) for the winning team!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPreregistration is now closed\, but walk-ins are welcome!
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treevia/
LOCATION:Lion Bridge Brewing Company\, 59 16th Ave SW\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220321T162226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T170246Z
UID:8609-1650369600-1650373200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Nourishment from Nature Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trees Forever’s newest Field Coordinator Nick McGrath will be sharing his expertise with edible landscapes and gathering nourishment through nature. Learn about hibiscus leaves for salads or tea\, how to grow blueberry bushes\, composting\, weird foods to eat\, all this and more. Nature provides all that we need\, learn the tips and tricks of how to go out and gather nature’s bounty!
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/nourishment-from-nature-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220304T174604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T123943Z
UID:8442-1649757600-1649773800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Urban Tree Council Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Tree-Mendous Growth\n\n\n\nCelebrate with Tree City USA communities\, Tree Campus projects\, Tree Line successes and more at the annual Iowa Urban Tree Council luncheon. Get inspired with stories of volunteers from across the state during the presentation of awards. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n10:00 am – Check-in and photographs11:00 am – Welcoming Remarks11:15 am – Keynote Speaker Mike Alonzo11:45 am – Lunch12:15 am – Awards & Tree City USA Recognition2:00 pm – Final Remarks \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Alonzo is Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at American University\, Washington\, DC. He started in the urban forestry world with Casey Trees as a GIS Specialist who took interest in managing i-Tree projects including UFORE/i-Tree Eco studies. He thought\, after that: “Getting permission to visit all of these DC field plots is hard; how much of urban forest inventory can be done from the air?” This took him to UC Santa Barbara to complete a PhD in Geography with a focus on urban forest inventory using hyperspectral imagery and lidar. After a boreal forest postdoc at NASA Goddard\, he has a foot back in the urban realm focusing on urban tree response to heat and the potential for urban trees to cool their surroundings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChanges from Previous Years\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 event will be a hybrid in-person/virtual experience. Please limit in-person registration to two people from each community/organization. Guests in excess of two are encouraged to participate virtually. In-person guests will receive boxed lunches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased on new CDC guidance\, masks will be optional at this event. The CDC posts COVID-19 Community Levels as a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Polk County\, Iowa is listed as a level medium\, which does not include a recommendation for masking\, except for people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness or if you live with someone at high risk. Masks will be available on site for attendees who wish to wear them.All attendees are encouraged to social distance throughout the event. The agenda\, venue\, and site capacity were all planned to allow for social distancing.If you have COVID symptoms\, please stay home.All attendees are encourage to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer throughout the event.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/iowa-urban-tree-council-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:FFA Enrichment Center\, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy\, Ankeny\, Iowa\, 50023\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220125T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T175309Z
UID:7873-1649419200-1649424600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Roadside Plans for Communities – Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s roadsides are the perfect place to plant trees and native plants for living snow fences\, water control\, and more!Join Trees Forever Program Manager Jeff Jensen to learn more about what a roadside plan is\, why they are important\, steps to completing a plan\, grants your community may be eligible for\, and how Trees Forever can help through the whole process. This is a great opportunity for city administrators\, mayors\, public works directors\, street superintendents\, and concerned citizens to learn about improving their communities and natural areas. Multiple webinar dates are offered. All webinars will share the same content. Join us for this third date Friday\, April 8 at Noon by clicking the Zoom button below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/roadside-plan-apr8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220127T170915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T180622Z
UID:7904-1648576800-1648584000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Session 3 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trees Forever TreeKeeper class participants continue to learn about tree planting and care\, tree identification\, and more. Registration for this series is closed\, but we hope to see you at a session this fall.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-session-3-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220304T170710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T170712Z
UID:8434-1648288800-1648296000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to prune fruit trees. If you would like to learn how to prune\, brush up on pruning skills\, have an opportunity to ask questions about pruning\, or just get out and enjoy a spring day\, this workshop is just what you need. The Marion Parks\, Trees Forever\, and Linn County Master Gardeners are hosting a fruit tree pruning workshop at the Lowe Park Urban Orchard. We will be pruning apples\, cherries\, pears\, plums\, persimmons\, and serviceberries. We will discuss what to look for\, proper pruning techniques\, and look at the results of prior pruning activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have hand pruners\, lopping shears and or pruning saws\, please bring them along. We will provide some for you to use. Registration is not required\, but is strongly encouraged. Should the event need to be rescheduled due to a thunder storm or snow\, and you are registered\, you will receive notice of the reschedule date. Please dress for the weather.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Lowe Park Urban Orchard\, 4500 North 10th Street\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T122848
CREATED:20220127T170747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T180637Z
UID:7901-1647972000-1647979200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Session 2 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trees Forever TreeKeeper class participants continue to learn about tree planting and care\, tree identification\, and more. Registration for this series is closed\, but we hope to see you at a session this fall.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-session-2-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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