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SUMMARY:Carbon Program Information Session (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your tree can work for you! Join us for a virtual information session on the Trees Forever Carbon Program. We will discuss the benefits of trees\, how your community can enroll in the program\, what’s involved\, benefits in addition to revenue\, community responsibilities\, and what the paperwork look like.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/carbon/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220803T120000
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DTSTAMP:20220629T125232Z
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SUMMARY:What is an Arboretum? The Brenton Arboretum (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Boasting an ever-expanding collection of over 2\,500 trees and shrubs representing over 500 species\, the Brenton Arboretum is nestled in Dallas County and a gem for Central Iowa.  Join Brenton Arboretum Director of Horticulture Andy Schmitz to learn the basics of an arboretum and explore some of the collections he has curated on the landscape; especially his more than decade long work with Kentucky coffee tree. 
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T130000
DTSTAMP:20220725T144939Z
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SUMMARY:Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Forum
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District’s First Annual Conservation Forum!  \n\n\n\nChoose from sessions geared to farmers or non-farmers including:• Establishing wildlife and pollinator habitats• Managing pesticide resistance• Maintaining private wells and testing water quality• Participating in Precision Conservation Management programs• Caring for lawns and applying fertilizers• Navigating ag supply chain challenges• Planting and maintaining trees• Planting and terminating cover crops
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/monroe-county-soil-and-water-conservation-districts-conservation-forum/
LOCATION:Monroe County Fairgrounds\, 4177 IL-156\, Waterloo\, Illinois\, 62298\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T183000
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SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:June 14 @ 6:30 – 8:00 pmJuly 12 @ 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,In person,Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T193000
DTSTAMP:20220811T125017Z
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SUMMARY:Grow your Tree Canopy in Camanche
DESCRIPTION:Trees are good for Iowa communities big and small! The Iowa DNR\, the U.S. Forest Service\, and Trees Forever have partnered to offer Tree-mendous Growth. The purpose of this program is to advocate for increasing tree canopy in Iowa through improved community forestry management practices and increasing awareness with educational programming. \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop topics to include:• Benefits of trees• Tree care & maintenance• How to set a canopy cover goal• Tree inventories and management• Tree ordinances• Advocacy and community involvement
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/grow-your-tree-canopy-in-camanche/
LOCATION:Camanche City Council Chambers\, 818 7th Ave\, Camanche\, Iowa\, 52730\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scott County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Stewards of the Beautiful Land continues in Scott County on Wednesday\, August 17th starting at 5:00 pm.  Trees Forever Field Coordinator Nick McGrath will be our host for this in-person meeting and field day held at the Wapsi Education Center located at 31555 52nd Ave in Dixon IA.  Mike Granger with the County Conservation Board will lead us on a tree walk where we can sharpen our identification skills. But prairie won’t be neglected\, Scott County Roadside Manager Brian Burkholder will show us some additional blooming sites in the neighborhood.  Watch the weather and dress appropriately as we will be out looking at some great native plant sites. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Program Manager Nick McGrath at 319-640-9634 or nmcgrath@treesforever.org
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/scott-county-field-day/
LOCATION:Wapsi Education Center\, 31555 52nd Avenue\, Dixon\, Iowa\, 52745\, United States
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SUMMARY:Audubon County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Trees Forever field coordinator Brad Riphagen will be your host for the August Stewards of the Beautiful Land in-person meeting and field day taking place at the Audubon Economic Development Office located at 800 Market St.\, Audubon Iowa. Meet your local weed commissioner and learn about weeds and invasive species in Audubon County.  We have a great walk in the prairie planned and lots of stuff is blooming so it should be a fun and exciting night and we hope you all can make it. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Program Manager Brad Riphagen at 515-370-1291 or briphagen@treesforever.org
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/audubon-county-field-day/
LOCATION:Audubon County Economic Development\, 800 Market Street\, Audubon\, Iowa\, 50025\, United States
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SUMMARY:Palo Alto County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Palo Alto County Roadside Manager Kent Malm and Palo Alto County Conservation Board Executive Director Rob Allen at the Lost Island Nature Center located at 3267 – 350th Ave\, Ruthven Iowa starting at 4:00 pm to learn about invasive species and how they control them in our roadsides and our county parks.   Kent also has some great roadside plantings he will share with us so we can see some high-quality pollinator habitat.  Refreshments are provided so grab a friend and have some fun with Trees Forever and the Palo Alto County Conservation Board. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Program Manager Jeff Jensen at 515-320-6756 or jjensen@treesforever.org
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/palo-alto-county-field-day/
LOCATION:Lost Island Nature Center\, 3267 350th Avenue\, Ruthven\, Iowa\, 51358\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bremer County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:We will get started indoors starting at 5:00 pm at the Waverly Public Library located at 1500 W Bremer Ave in Waverly to meet Bremer County Roadside Vegetation Manager David Lehman.  David will share with us how the county goes about controlling weeds and invasive species in the roadsides and take us on an adventure exploring some of the great roadside plantings in Bremer County.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Program Manager Nick McGrath at 319-640-9634 or nmcgrath@treesforever.org
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/bremer-county-field-day/
LOCATION:Waverly Public Library\, 1500 West Bremer Avenue\, Waverly\, Iowa\, 50677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T130000
DTSTAMP:20220811T135708Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Roadside Program - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Iowa is unique in many ways\, including the planting of beautiful native grasses and forbs in our roadsides.  This didn’t happen by accident\, join Kristine Nemec with the Tallgrass Prairie Center for a riveting presentation on the history of the Iowa Roadside Program including the wonderful benefits it provides to counties and small towns alike.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/iowa-roadside-program-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T180000
DTSTAMP:20220727T153155Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry Farm Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Come Tasting with us During our Agroforestry Farm Crawl Bus Tour! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Trees Forever for a curated bus tour to three local farms and sample the best that agroforestry has to offer! Agroforestry is the marriage between agriculture and forestry and can help to improve water quality\, wildlife habitat and more. Visit the sites to learn about the interesting production processes\, then sample the locally sourced treats! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis showcase of agroforestry products will feature hazelnut beer from Lion Bridge Brewing\, paw paw purée\, aroniaberry smoothies\, elderberry throat coat\, and more. Hop on the bus\, meet new friends\, and enjoy an afternoon of grazing on agroforestry products from beer to brownies as the farm crawl takes us to three sites near Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: due to space and parking limitations tagging along in your own car is not an option. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Location
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/farmcrawl/
LOCATION:Collins Parking lot\, 400 Collins Road NE\, Cedar Rapids IA\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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