Annual Urban Forestry Awards by Arbor Day Foundation & Iowa DNR recognize cities, colleges, and utilities for tree dedication, including Tree City USA winners.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Speaker Park Shelter House in Lake View.
State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they are cleaning up the tree damage from storms earlier this week in northwest Iowa.
The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through August 22. Grantees can be awarded up to $2,500 to purchase trees and mulch.