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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Iowa City - Proper planting with Nick McGrath and hands-on park planting
DESCRIPTION:Become a TreeKeeper and make a difference in your community!Join Trees Forever for a free\, six-part series this spring in Iowa City. \n\n\n\nGain the Knowledge to become an effective volunteer:Proper planting & maintenance\, volunteer engagement\, benefits of trees\, tree advocacy\, tree identification and biology\, urban and community tree issues. \n\n\n\nTrees Forever TreeKeepers are empowered to:Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community. Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees. Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Topics\n\n\n\n\nBest practices in planting\n\n\n\nTools of the trade\n\n\n\nRoot crown exposure/health\n\n\n\nCare of brand new trees\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-iowa-city-session-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
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SUMMARY:May Roadside Plan Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed prior to the webinar.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/may-roadside-plan-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
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SUMMARY:Cedar Rapids Tree Reservation Pick-up
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your native trees and help replant our community!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCedar Rapids residents that reserved trees should pick up their tree order at the Collins Aerospace parking lot adjacent to F Avenue NE off of Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids on Saturday\, May 4th between 9:00am and 12:00pm. Trees must be reserved prior to the pickup date. Quantities are limited for each species. \n\n\n\nThis distribution event is part of the ReLeaf Cedar Rapids plan to recover our lost tree canopy in private yards and properties. Want to learn more about ReLeaf CR? Visit our landing page below! \n\n\n\n\nReLeaf CR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTree Adoption Address\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind tree planting tips here!\n\n\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\n\nPlanting and care tips\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease visit the City of Cedar Rapids website for guidance on planting trees in the right-of-way. Need planting guidance? Download our step-by-step planting guide. Make sure to plant the right tree in the right place – check out our info here. Always call before you dig\, contact Iowa One Call.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/cedar-rapids-tree-reservation-pick-up/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240403T161905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T161919Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemerals Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Bri Hull talking spring ephemerals. Bri is at home in the woods or in the prairie and will share information on some of the earliest bloomers of the season. We’ll do some identification and learn about some of our most beloved woodland plants.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/spring-ephermerals-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
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SUMMARY:Legacy Society Reception and Memorial Planting at Wanatee Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize all individuals honored or memorialized through a donation to Trees Forever. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis annual event is an opportunity for friends and family to gather to remember and celebrate their loved ones. The day includes a reception and a reading of names. Unique to this event is an opportunity for families to include letters to their loved ones with the tree we plant in our memorial grove. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be held at the Prairie Oak Lodge at Wanatee Park in Marion\, Iowa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/legacy-society-reception-and-memorial-planting-at-wanatee-park/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240229T165410Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Iowa City - Tree identification with Mark Vitosh and guided woodland walk
DESCRIPTION:Become a TreeKeeper and make a difference in your community!Join Trees Forever for a free\, six-part series this spring in Iowa City. \n\n\n\nGain the Knowledge to become an effective volunteer:Proper planting & maintenance\, volunteer engagement\, benefits of trees\, tree advocacy\, tree identification and biology\, urban and community tree issues. \n\n\n\nTrees Forever TreeKeepers are empowered to:Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community. Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees. Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Topics\n\n\n\n\nTree forms\n\n\n\nLeaf ID\n\n\n\nBark ID\n\n\n\nBud ID\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-iowa-city-session-3/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240429T130453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T130457Z
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SUMMARY:Wood is Good Webinar: an overview of tree growth and development
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Murphy\, educator and researcher with the Urban Forestry Outreach & Research Lab in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota will discuss the process of wood formation and quantity of wood production in trees.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/wood-is-good-webinar-an-overview-of-tree-growth-and-development/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240403T163013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Trees for Pollinators Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Get a full dose of Trees Forever staff talking about trees and pollinators. Trees play an important role for pollinators providing homes\, food\, and a social club for the world of insects where everyone can hang out. A special treat\, Trees Forever Field Coordinator Karen Johlas-Szalkowski will speak about her recent trip to the mountains of Mexico to see the overwintering habitat of the monarch butterfly. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be inspired by the journey these delicate butterflies endure to reach the special trees that they might consider as an AirBnB.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/trees-for-pollinators-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T135029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183612Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hawk County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Plant Sale and ID
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Hartman Nature Reserve for a native plant sale and plant ID workshop on May 30th! A variety of  native plants will be available for purchase from Blooming Prairie Nursery from 10:00 am. to 6:00 pm. Don’t forget to come by for one of the accompanying plant ID workshops. Amy Davison of Hartman Nature Reserve will lead us through Pollinator Parkway where she will highlight a variety of native species\, bloom schedules\, why the reserve chose to plant them\, and how to ID them in your own yard! Workshops will begin at 11:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, and 3:00 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease park in the lot located at 657 Reserve Drive\, Cedar Falls\, IA. Reserve staff will be available for further instruction. If you need accommodations to reach the building\, please call (319) 277-2187. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlants will be available for purchase in 3″\, 4″\, and 1 gallon plots. Payment can be made via cash or card. A portion of each sale will go back to Black Hawk County Conservation.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/sobl-black-hawk-county-plant-sale-and-id/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240229T165833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T172312Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Iowa City - Tree care & maintenance with Stephen Carlson
DESCRIPTION:Become a TreeKeeper and make a difference in your community!Join Trees Forever for a free\, six-part series this spring in Iowa City. \n\n\n\nGain the Knowledge to become an effective volunteer:Proper planting & maintenance\, volunteer engagement\, benefits of trees\, tree advocacy\, tree identification and biology\, urban and community tree issues. \n\n\n\nTrees Forever TreeKeepers are empowered to:Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community. Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees. Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Topics\n\n\n\n\nBest practices in mulching and watering\n\n\n\nDeterring pests & disease\n\n\n\nPruning\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-iowa-city-session-4/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240515T165803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T170101Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Chase\, Des Moines County Roadside Manager\, will present on native species and invasives. Participants will assist with invasive species removal. Upon arrival\, participants will need to sign a waiver form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place at Starr’s Cave\, 11627 Starr’s Cave Park Road\, Burlington\, IA.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/des-moines-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T205813Z
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SUMMARY:Harrison County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Traveling Prairie Display and Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator\, Brad Riphagen and Harrison County Naturalist\, Connie Betts for a fun evening learning about the basics of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. We will begin at 6:00 pm at the Willow Lake Nature Center located at 2725 Easton Trail\, Woodbine IA 51579 to see and talk about the traveling prairie display before heading outside to experience prairie first hand by visiting the prairie at Willow Creek. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what’s blooming\, practice your plant ID skills\, and meet new friends.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/harrison-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T145242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T145427Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hawk County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Native Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to spruce up the landscaping around your home but want something a little more local? Come join Amy Davison at Hartman Nature Reserve to learn how you can incorporate native shrubs and grasses into your home’s landscaping. After the presentation participants will practice planting native species in Hartman Reserve\, discuss soil health\, and practice simple soil testing. We will meet at Hartman Reserve from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on June 6th. Stay tuned for a follow-up event this fall where we will learn how to prepare native plants for the winter.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/black-hawk-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-native-landscaping/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240424T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165303Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of Forest Bathing? Join Trees Forever SE IA Field Coordinator Karen Szalkowski\, herself a Certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide with Forest Spirit LLC\, to learn about the ins and outs of forest therapy. The webinar will cover what is forest therapy\, benefits of forest therapy\, a brief history and overview\, what to expect on a walk\, and how you can incorporate this practice into a healthy lifestyle. Attendees will experience a short virtual walk.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/forest-therapy-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240229T170115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T134119Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Iowa City - Tree benefits\, pests and stressors with Mark Vitosh plus guided woodland walk
DESCRIPTION:Become a TreeKeeper and make a difference in your community!Join Trees Forever for a free\, six-part series this spring in Iowa City. \n\n\n\nGain the Knowledge to become an effective volunteer:Proper planting & maintenance\, volunteer engagement\, benefits of trees\, tree advocacy\, tree identification and biology\, urban and community tree issues. \n\n\n\nTrees Forever TreeKeepers are empowered to:Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community. Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees. Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Topics\n\n\n\n\nTree benefits to people\, wildlife and larger ecosystems\n\n\n\nBiotic stressors\n\n\n\nAbiotic stressors\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-iowa-city-session-5/
LOCATION:Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T203939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T134540Z
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SUMMARY:Story County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Early Season Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Tom Rosburg for a prairie walk at Doolittle Prairie\, Story County’s largest prairie remnant. See rare and common prairie flora\, and learn about the history and ecology of central Iowa’s prairies.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis walk is free and no registration is required.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/story-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-prairie-walk-1/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240508T161441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T161535Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Community Engagement Workshop - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever and Chicago Region Trees Initiative on June 20 from 10:00-11:30am for a virtual workshop to learn how to enhance your community engagement. This workshop is designed to provide best practices when planning urban and community forestry projects and inspire sustained and intentional partnerships in your own community. Whether you represent a municipality\, park district\, forest preserve\, tree board or are simply wanting to engage with your fellow neighbors more effectively\, this training is for you!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this workshop\, you will learn about how to sustain effective partnerships from Johari Cole-Kweli\, who currently serves as President and Managing Director of the Community Development Corporation of PHP\, a community-led organization in Pembroke-Hopkins Park\, IL.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Ehley of Trees Forever will be teaching about tree equity and how it’s used. She has spent the majority of her career helping children and adults find joy in exploring the natural world around them and is an ISA certified arborist.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarly Tumminello will be providing a brief overview of the NAAEE “Guidelines for Excellence” for community engagement. She is the Director/Curator of the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University in Lisle\, IL.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Ramos is the Program Coordinator for the Environmental Education Association of Illinois\, which works to bring national curriculums and programs to educators in Illinois. They will be leading an activity for participants to practice engaging stakeholders in decision making.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/enhancing-community-engagement-workshop-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240424T164735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165427Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning & Preserving Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Bri Hull to learn about seed collection and cleaning. Bri spent more than two years with the Tallgrass Prairie Center doing seed collection\, cleaning\, data collection\, basically all the things needed to get high quality seed in the hands of Iowa Roadside Managers.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/seed-cleaning-preserving-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240229T170342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T172422Z
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SUMMARY:TreeKeepers Iowa City - Tree pruning with Andy Dahl plus hands-on demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Become a TreeKeeper and make a difference in your community!Join Trees Forever for a free\, six-part series this spring in Iowa City. \n\n\n\nGain the Knowledge to become an effective volunteer:Proper planting & maintenance\, volunteer engagement\, benefits of trees\, tree advocacy\, tree identification and biology\, urban and community tree issues. \n\n\n\nTrees Forever TreeKeepers are empowered to:Actively participate in tree plantings in their neighborhood and the community. Gain hands-on experience caring for street and park trees. Protect community trees and be a tree ambassador. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Topics\n\n\n\n\nBest practices in pruning\n\n\n\nTools of the trade\n\n\n\nTechniques and timing\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeepers-iowa-city-session-6/
LOCATION:Iowa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T202534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T202538Z
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SUMMARY:Harrison County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Woodlands/Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Woodlands and invasive species will be the topic for this field day at the Willow Lake Nature Center located at 2725 Easton Trail\, Woodbine IA 51579 starting at 6:00 pm. During this session we will be visiting on-site woodlands identifying desirable native species and the invasive species that can negatively impact the quality of a woodland. We will also talk about ways to manage invasive species. This field day will be led by Thad Pothast with the Harrison County Conservation Board.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/harrison-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-woodlands-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240424T164944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165624Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring in Iowa Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Water quality is a topic of great concern to many Iowans. Native plants with deep roots systems filter water and keep soil in place improving water quality. This presentation will explore what “Water Quality” means and how Iowa is monitoring this resource. Jackie Gautsch\, Senior Environmental Specialist with IA DNR will share useful information on how to access the data the State collects to assess water quality in Iowa.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/water-quality-monitoring-in-iowa-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T194147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T200003Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Tree ID\, Care\, & Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Burlington’s Forester\, Patrick Moore\, to learn basic tree identification\, care\, and maintenance. We will meet at the Crapo Park Outdoor Classroom located near the General Corse statue.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/des-moines-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-tree-id-care-maintenance/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T143205Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hawk County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Smith Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come join field coordinator\, Bri Hull at Daryl Smith Prairie on UNI’s campus for a prairie walk and history of one of the largest campus preserves system in Iowa. Smith Prairie was approved on the first Earth Day in 1970. Since then it has been populated by a variety of transplants from remnant prairies\, seedings\, burns\, and more. Today\, students use it for research\, recreators use it for walking\, and we can use it to learn about Iowa’s amazing landscape.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at the entrance at 9:00a. Please park along West 29th St. and be sure to wear long pants\, a hat\, and bring plenty of water!
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/black-hawk-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-smith-prairie-walk/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T204243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T134621Z
UID:19430-1721156400-1721161800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Story County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Summer Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Tom Rosburg for a prairie walk at Doolittle Prairie\, Story County’s largest prairie remnant. See what is blooming this month compared to last month\, and learn more about the history and ecology of central Iowa’s prairies. We will practice a little prairie plant ID.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis walk is free to attend\, we will be walking in the prairie therefore wear long pants\, long sleeved shirt\, close toed shoes are recommended…..and don’t forget the bug spray.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/story-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-prairie-walk-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240510T190928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T185404Z
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SUMMARY:Black Hawk County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Roadside Manager Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Black Hawk County Roadside Manager\, Griffin Cabalka\, as we visit roadside plantings established and maintained by the Black Hawk County Secondary Roads Department. We will be visiting sites and learning how roadside managers use a variety of methods to better manage Black Hawk County’s Right-of-Ways.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be meeting at the Wapsie Pines Nursery off of Cedar Wapsi Road at 4:00p. From there we will be driving to three different roadside sites. Expect to park on narrow shoulders.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/black-hawk-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-roadside-manager-site-visit/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240531T143701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T143705Z
UID:19663-1722528000-1722535200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Stine Barn Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the closing of the Central Iowa Planting Our Future Campaign with a cocktail reception hosted by Harry and Myron Stine at the Stine Barn in West Des Moines\, Iowa! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Stine Barn is located at 4000 Turnberry Drive\, West Des Moines\, Iowa.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stine-barn-party/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240517T143626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T143631Z
UID:19500-1723032000-1723035600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Creating Butterfly Havens: The Power of Planting and Citizen Science Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies call home where the plants are\, but not just any plant will do. It takes a special mix of host plants\, nectar plants\, and structural plants for protection to create a thriving butterfly habitat. Join Nathan Brockman\, Director of Entomology at Reiman Gardens\, as he dives into the fascinating world of butterflies\, exploring the importance of planting strategies for their survival and movement throughout their environment. Discover the essential role of host plants and nectar sources in attracting and supporting butterfly populations\, and learn how strategic landscaping can provide the necessary conditions for their reproduction and growth. Nathan will also shed light on how you can contribute to our understanding of butterflies in the wild through citizen science programs\, empowering individuals to play a vital role in butterfly conservation efforts. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast\, nature lover\, or curious citizen scientist\, this webinar offers valuable insights and actionable steps to transform your landscape into a haven for butterflies.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/creating-butterfly-havens-the-power-of-planting-and-citizen-science-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082435
CREATED:20240715T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T180634Z
UID:20133-1723743000-1723750200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:TreeKeepers - Southern Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Marion Carnegie Library. McCoskey Room.206 South Market Street. Marion\, Illinois 62959 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout This Session\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first session of our Southern Illinois TreeKeepers course! Please register in the form at the bottom of this page.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime & Topics\n\n\n\n\nTrees Forever history\, organization and work\n\n\n\nTree Biology\n\n\n\nTree ID Part 1\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrees Forever is hosting this TreeKeepers class series to help individuals gain the knowledge to become effective environmental volunteers. This session includes multiple classes and volunteer/field day events to help you become an expert tree-planting volunteer. Attend as many courses as you can to become a true TreeKeeper!Participants in TreeKeepers will take part in classroom presentations and hands-on training led by experienced Trees Forever staff members and other invited tree experts. All training will incorporate opportunities for practicing skills learned at relevant volunteer days. After completion of the TreeKeepers program\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge of how to plant and maintain our urban trees for future generations! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Register Below\n\n\n\nOnly one registration is required for the entire course.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/treekeeperssi/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082436
CREATED:20240510T195122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T195354Z
UID:19393-1723753800-1723761000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Des Moines County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Night Creek Stomp
DESCRIPTION:Marcus Nack\, Des Moines County Conservation Educational Director\, will lead participants on a night time creek stomp. We will identify flora and fauna in the creek. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place at Starr’s Cave\, 11627 Starr’s Cave Park Road\, Burlington\, IA.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/des-moines-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-tree-id-care-maintenance-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T082436
CREATED:20240725T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T153836Z
UID:20294-1724241600-1724245200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Living Roadway Trust Fund Seed Distribution Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Living Roadway Trust Fund makes high quality native seed available to counties and cities with a roadside plan so they can seed roadsides across this great state. Roadside Managers place their orders the preceding fall for spring delivery which culminates in the Annual Seed Distribution\, a two-day window when counties can make the annual trek to the Tallgrass Prairie Center to collect their seed. Join Kristine Nemec\, Chris Henze\, and Bri Hull to learn more about this chaotic day and how important this resource is to counties statewide.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/lrtf-seed-distribution-webinar/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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