The Iowa Nut Growers Association Hazelnut Test Plot near Marion contains more than a dozen experimental hazelnut varieties being evaluated for commercial production, breeding efforts, and eventual release to growers. Established in 2018, the site has plant material from breeding programs in Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and more. Join landowner Dell Lawrence and Trees ForeverContinue reading "Eastern Iowa Agroforestry Field Day"

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"

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.