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How to Plant a Tree (Tips from Trees Forever)

May 4, 2021
Liz Zabel
News, Plant Sale, Restoration
how to plant a tree, how-to, tree, tree planting tips, tree tips, Trees, trees forever
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Follow along using this handy flow chart from Trees Forever. So you have a new tree. Awesome! Before you do anything, always call Iowa One (811) before planting. Then… 1. Determine where you’ll plant your…

To Age a Tree

January 6, 2021
Liz Zabel
News, Restoration
derecho, nature, recovery, resilience, Trees
2 Comments
By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft   It is impolite to ask a lady her age. It is impossible to ask a tree her age. But as these old, ancient ladies with their lacy…

Preparing Newly Planted Trees for an Iowa Winter

December 10, 2020
Liz Zabel
News, Restoration
derecho, tree care, Trees, winter tree
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We’ve been lucky to have warmer weather so far this winter, but with colder temperatures in the forecast this week, take a few minutes to ensure newly planted trees are prepared for the rigors of…

Finding Beauty in Tragedy — Tree Art Inspired by the Derecho

September 30, 2020
Liz Zabel
Art, Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Weather
art, beauty in tragedy, derecho, Natural Disaster, prints, recovery, Trees
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Jamie and Kyle Morrissey will tell you they “aren’t artists.” But the prints piling in their dining room and garage full of tree cookies would suggest otherwise.  Since the August 10th derecho, the Morrisseys have…

Planting for Future Generations

August 26, 2020
Liz Zabel
Eco-minded, Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Weather
Derecho 2020, donate, Fundraising, Future, Growth, help needed, Hope, land restoration, Replanting, Storm Recovery, trails, Trees, volunteer, woodland
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As we clear away debris and recover our homes and businesses, many are grieving the loss of our natural landscape. Looking out on our properties, now bare of trees that provided shade and beauty, it…
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ICNC’s mission is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.

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