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SUMMARY:Franklin County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Pollinators & Prairie ID
DESCRIPTION: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.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/franklin-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-pollinators-prairie-id/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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SUMMARY:Carroll County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Prairie Species ID and Management Techniques
DESCRIPTION: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.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/carroll-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-prairie-species-id-and-management-techniquescarroll-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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SUMMARY:Dickinson County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Pollinators & Prairie ID
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/dickinson-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-pollinators-prairie-id/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T120000
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DTSTAMP:20230602T144606Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Picture: Iowa Forestry Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nISU Extension Forestry https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/the-big-picture-iowa-forestry-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T173000
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SUMMARY:Mahaska County Stewards of the Beautiful Land: Invasive Species Plant ID and Removal Techniques
DESCRIPTION: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! 😊 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/mahaska-county-stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-invasive-species-plant-id-and-removal-techniques/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T113000
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SUMMARY:DNR Community Forestry Grant Program - Info Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. A total of $75\,000 in funds are available. Award recipients will be reimbursed $500 to $5\,000 for the purchase of trees and materials from Iowa businesses and are required to provide a dollar-for-dollar cash match. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifying public planting lands include\, but are not limited to\, street rights-of-way\, parks\, school grounds\, courthouse lawns\, public buildings\, fairgrounds\, cemeteries\, libraries and trails (DNR lands are not eligible). The application\, rules\, and FAQ are available online on the Iowa DNR Urban Forestry website. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, August 23\, 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year the grant is open to more counties than previously seen. Since there are likely new applicants\, the DNR is hosting this Zoom Q&A session. Please register for this meeting by emailing ellie.jones@dnr.iowa.gov by July 21\, 2023. We welcome any questions that are not addressed in the FAQ document. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to email Ellie Jones and request Zoom link
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/dnr-community-forestry-grant-program-info-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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SUMMARY:Bugs for  Beginners Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/bugs-for-beginners-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
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SUMMARY:Food Forest Forum Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/foodforest/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Iowa,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Jensen":MAILTO:jjensen@treesforever.org
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