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Trees Forever Field Coordinator Jeff Jensen and Iowa DNR District Joe Herring are hosting a Tree-mendous Workshop on growing your urban canopy. This will be a chance to ask your local district forester any questions about tree issues or curiosities you may have and learn some tips and tricks for selecting trees, funding your tree planting projects, and better maintaining your trees and shrubs for long lived benefits. |
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Iowa’s forests and woodlands face several health challenges; from invasive species like Oriental Bittersweet and Emerald Ash Borer to the more recent Oak Dying, times are tough for Iowa’s woodlands. Join Iowa DNR Forestry Health Specialist Tivon Feeley to learn about the various pest and disease threats to our woodlands and what is being done to monitor and manage these threats. |
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The insects are flying and some prairie flowers are starting to bloom so we will be talking pollinators and prairie. Join Trees Forever and Franklin County Conservation for a fun walk in the prairie learning about plants that pollinators love, tips and tricks for homeowners to attract more pollinators like butterflies, moths, bees, and more. We will meet at the Maynes Grove Lodge at 5:30 for some refreshments before heading out to the prairie for an adventure. |
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The prairie is starting to explode with color as more and more forbs are flowering. Come for a leisurely stroll through the prairie testing your skills on prairie plant ID and learn about management techniques to keep the invasive species back and provide top-notch pollinator habitat for all the different insects that make the prairie home. We will meet at the Great Western Park near Manning at 5:30 for some refreshments before heading out to the prairie for an adventure.
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Dickinson County Conservation Executive Director Lee Sorenson will welcome us to the Maser Monarch Lodge, one of the newest additions on the grounds of the Nature Center located at 22785 Nature Center Road. We will learn about pollinators and plants that pollinators love, tips and tricks for homeowners to attract more pollinators like butterflies, moths, bees, and more, and visit some prairie plantings to see what’s blooming. This will be a great opportunity to practice our plant ID skills and play pollinator bingo! |
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Billy Beck is Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and a strong voice for trees in Iowa. Billy oversees the Extension Forestry webpage (see below) and organizes field days, forestry tours, and answers tree questions from folks across the state. Billy will present on the “Big Picture” of forestry in Iowa. Bring your questions for Billy and join us for a fascinating noon hour on the 12th.
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This will be a hands-on participation session with an introduction to invasive species identification and removal techniques. Chris Clingan, County Conservation Director will lead the group and participants will get the opportunity to remove some invasive species in the wilderness area using the proper tools. Meet at 5:30 at the Quercus Wilderness Area with some gloves, pruners if you have them, and be ready to work! |
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The DNR Community Forestry Grant Program provides reimbursable grants to be used to purchase and plant trees suitable to Iowa in counties impacted by Emerald Ash Borer. |
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Insects pollinate, recycle nutrients, decompose organic matter, and are even a food source for humans across the globe. Of all the species of animals described by humans, 75% of them are classified as insects-- but what do you really know about them? Join Trees Forever field coordinator Gina Buelow, to learn about the diversity of insects essential to a thriving ecosystem. We will discuss the many roles of insects in our native habitats, from ambush predators to parasites. |
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Join Trees Forever staff for an exciting journey exploring our backyard forests as food banks and the endless possibilities for foraging your next meal. Director of Community Programs Jeff Jensen will get a little nutty talking about some nut and fruit options for landowners. Central Iowa Field Coordinator Gina Buelow will share some insights on the various mushrooms that can be grown at home. Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator Nick McGrath will share with us how he went about designing his backyard food forest. This will be an engaging "Forum" focused on options for your very own backyard. |
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