Planting a Better Tomorrow!
Learn about the identifying characteristics, as well as natural and cultural histories, of trees in the park. Comfortable shoes and a water bottle recommended. This event is open to all ages, but will be best suited for ages 6+. Location: Rock Springs Park Alton, IL Questions: Contact Emily Ehley at 618-570-5921
Join Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Health Forester Tivon Feeley to get updated on the greatest invasive species threats in Iowa today. From Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) to Thousand Cankers disease to the recently renamed Dispar Moth; this will be a great way to learn about what is new and how DNR isContinue reading "Invasive Species in Iowa: An Update with the Iowa DNR"
Join Trees Forever, the Iowa Nut Growers Association, Iowa Woodland Owners Association, Indian Hills Community College, IA DNR Forestry, and partners for an exciting Fall Field Tour of several agroforestry sites in Southern Iowa. Learn about forest management, invasive species, nut production and tour the IA Nut Growers Association research plot at Indian Hills CommunityContinue reading "Southern Iowa Agroforestry Field Tour"
Trees Forever is partnering with International Paper and the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 325 free trees to area residents to help support our canopy recovery following the 2020 derecho.Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids. Please follow posted signage to enter tree pickup line. Participants should enter the parkingContinue reading "International Paper and Arbor Day Foundation Cedar Rapids Free Tree Giveaway"
ALL TREES ARE RESERVED Trees Forever and the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency are partnering to provide 1,000 free trees to Linn County residents to help replant following the 2020 derecho. Trees must be picked up at the Solid Waste Agency location at 1954 County Home Road, Marion during your reserved pickup timeContinue reading "Linn County Solid Waste Agency Tree Adoption Pickup Event"
From 1:30 to 4:30 volunteers will learn about woodland invasive species and actively remove them from the park. Starting at 5:00 we will reconvene for a field day, with plant ID both native and invasive. We will also talk about management and have a scavenger hunt for invasive plants.
Trees Forever and partners are excited to offer a pre-holiday “Grow Your Tree Canopy Workshop” for members of tree boards, tree committees, parks & recreation departments/boards, master gardeners, Treekeepers, the general public, and lovers of trees. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 7th at the Polk City Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; we will beContinue reading "Grow Your Tree Canopy"
ONAWA COMMUNITY CENTER, 305 12TH STREET, ONAWA, IOWATrees Forever and partners are excited to offer a “Grow Your Community Tree Canopy Workshop” for members of tree boards, tree committees, parks & recreation departments/boards, master gardeners, TreeKeepers, the general public, and lovers of trees. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 22 at the Gaukel Park Shelter from 5:30 to 7:30Continue reading "TreeMendous Growth: Grow your Community Tree Canopy Workshop"
Join Trees Forever’s Certified Arborist, Debbie Fluegel, to learn how, when, and why to prune trees and shrubs
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 ForeverContinue reading "Roadside Plans for Communities – Zoom"
