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SUMMARY:Unlock the Benefits of Tree City USA for your Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Trees Forever Illinois team for an insightful webinar about Tree City USA\, a free nationwide certification program from the Arbor Day Foundation! \n\n\n\n In this session\, you’ll discover what Tree City USA is\, how earning certification can benefit your community and the state of Illinois\, and the four key requirements to achieve it. Plus\, learn how Trees Forever can support you throughout the certification process and help your community thrive.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/unlock-the-benefits-of-tree-city-usa-for-your-community-4/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250604T110000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Illinois' Urban Forests Through Tree Ordinances
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Illinois for an in-depth webinar on the power of tree ordinances! \n\n\n\nWhat are they\, and why are they crucial for the future of Illinois’ urban forests? Learn how tree ordinances are being implemented across the state and how they can protect and enhance your community’s green spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a tree ordinance from scratch or improve an existing one\, Trees Forever is here to guide you every step of the way.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/strengthening-illinois-urban-forests-through-tree-ordinances/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
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SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Urban Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Learn how communities can benefit from implementing urban water quality management practices such as bioretention cells\, rain gardens\, permeable pavement\, stormwater wetlands\, wet ponds and other proven methods to reduce and infiltrate stormwater runoff.  \n\n\n\nHear how urban conservationists across the state can guide communities through evaluating their stormwater needs and help select the best management practices to improve water quality and reduce erosion. See examples of cityscape projects and other practices implemented along Iowa’s roadways. Learn about potential cost share funding opportunities including the Water Quality Initiative (WQI) program administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship. \n\n\n\nStewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for webinars covering topics that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener! We offer our individual webinars to everyone free of charge. Stewards of the Beautiful Land
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-urban-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Iowa,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20250407T165734Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Rapids Metro Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to Vontas for sponsoring this event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrees Forever will honor its volunteers at the Marion Campus! Food\, drinks\, activities\, and a mini award session are just part of the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/cedar-rapids-metro-volunteer-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20250519T165625Z
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SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Introduction to Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about native prairie! \n\n\n\nJoin Cass County Conservationist\, Laura Kanning for a fun evening exploring one of Cass Counties largest prairies. The evening will involve a prairie hike to appreciate and identify native prairie in Cold Springs County Park. \n\n\n\nStewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for topics and field days that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener! Stewards of the Beautiful Land \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-introduction-to-prairie-2/
LOCATION:Cold Springs County Park\, 57744 Lewis Rd. #1\, Lewis\, Iowa\, 51544
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
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SUMMARY:Tree Benefits Presentation - Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever staff at the Cedar Rapids Public Library to learn about the importance of trees!  \n\n\n\nDuring our presentation\, we’ll dive deeper into the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that urban trees provide us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/tree-benefits-presentation-cedar-rapids/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library | Beems Auditorium A\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52401
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T110000
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DTSTAMP:20250523T123137Z
CREATED:20250522T181128Z
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UID:24655-1750244400-1750248000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Illinois’ Urban Forests with Tree Ordinances
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Illinois for an in-depth webinar on the power of tree ordinances! \n\n\n\n What are they\, and why are they crucial for the future of Illinois’ urban forests? Learn how tree ordinances are being implemented across the state and how they can protect and enhance your community’s green spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a tree ordinance from scratch or improve an existing one\, Trees Forever is here to guide you every step of the way.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/strengthening-illinois-urban-forests-with-tree-ordinances-3/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T123000
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UID:24115-1750249800-1750251600@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Tree Benefits Presentation - Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever staff at the Cedar Rapids Public Library to learn about the importance of trees!  \n\n\n\nDuring our presentation\, we’ll dive deeper into the environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that urban trees provide us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/tree-benefits-presentation-cedar-rapids-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library | Beems Auditorium A\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52401
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Goat Prairie Hike and Prairie I.D.
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about native prairie! \n\n\n\nJoin Naturalist Erin Cubbon for a fun day exploring Allamakee County’s Goat Prairie. The morning will involve a prairie hike to appreciate and identify native plants in Yellow Forest State Park. \n\n\n\nStewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for topics and field days that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener!  Stewards of the Beautiful Land \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n751 Highway 364 Rd\, Harpers Ferry\, IA\, United States
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-goat-prairie-hike-and-prairie-i-d/
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T140000
DTSTAMP:20250523T122333Z
CREATED:20250522T180941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T122333Z
UID:24651-1750683600-1750687200@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Benefits of Tree City USA in your Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Trees Forever Illinois team for an insightful webinar about Tree City USA\, a free nationwide certification program from the Arbor Day Foundation! \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll discover what Tree City USA is\, how earning certification can benefit your community and the state of Illinois\, and the four key requirements to achieve it. Plus\, learn how Trees Forever can support you throughout the certification process and help your community thrive.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/unlock-the-benefits-of-tree-city-usa-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Illinois,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20250519T182529Z
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UID:22466-1750683600-1750690800@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Field Day
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hands-on participation session with an introduction to invasive species identification and removal techniques! \n\n\n\nParticipants will get the opportunity to remove invasive species in the wilderness area using the proper tools. We’ll provide the tools for pruning. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes to ensure your safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register below.
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:2030 127th St.\, 2030 127th St.\, Liscomb\, Iowa\, 50148
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T130000
DTSTAMP:20250528T170109Z
CREATED:20250528T162843Z
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UID:24683-1750852800-1750856400@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Pesticides in Roadsides
DESCRIPTION:Join Trees Forever Field Coordinator Bri Hull to learn about the relationship between pesticides and roadsides. \n\n\n\nStewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for webinars covering topics that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener! We offer our individual webinars to everyone free of charge. Stewards of the Beautiful Land
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-pesticides-in-roadsides/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20250623T184252Z
CREATED:20250515T180716Z
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UID:24537-1750872600-1750878000@treesforever.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Stewards of the Beautiful Land - Prairie Walk and Pruess Wildlife Area Tour
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORCASTED SEVERE WEATHER \n\n\n\nWe’re playing Perennial Bingo!  Learn and test your plant identification. Staff will lead a tour of the prairie at Lime Creek as well as a special tour of the Pruess Wildlife Area across from the Mason City High School. Jeff Jensen with Trees Forever will talk about urban forestry in Mason City and answer questions from attendees.  Don’t miss this chance to play Perennial Bingo with others and win prizes in Cerro Gordo County! \n\n\n\nStewards of the Beautiful Land is an educational series that covers the importance of native plants and trees. Join us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for topics and field days that will help you enjoy the native environment around you and keep your part of the world a little greener!  Stewards of the Beautiful LandMeeting Location:
URL:https://treesforever.org/event/stewards-of-the-beautiful-land-prairie-walk-and-pruess-wildlife-area-tour/
LOCATION:Lime Creek Nature Center\, 3501 Lime Creek Rd.\, Mason City\, Iowa\, 50401
CATEGORIES:In person,Iowa
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