IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2018)- Tree experts are hoping to guide landowners on how to care for the trees in their woodlands during the upcoming Backyard Forest Conference.
On Saturday, October 6 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., join Trees Forever, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service for a day of workshops at the Johnson County ISU Extension Office in Iowa City.
"As invasive species crowd out vital native plants, it's more important than ever to manage your backyard forest," District Forester Mark Vitosh said. Presenters, including Vitosh, are committed to teaching landowners and communities how to care for their trees and forests. Vitosh has been a forester for three decades and will lead several of the workshops. Ten other tree experts will also be presenting.
A $15 registration fee includes lunch, the NEW Iowa DNR Forestry Invasive Species Guide pocketbook and additional materials. Register online at www.TreesForever.org/BackyardForest
The Backyard Forest Conference is sponsored by the US Forest Service and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Contact Trees Forever Program Manager Aaron Brewer at 319-440-7529 or by emailing abrewer@treesforever.org with questions.
Trees Forever is a nonprofit organization nationally headquartered in Marion, Iowa. We are dedicated to planting trees, encouraging volunteer and youth involvement and environmental stewardship. For more than 25 years, we've been planting a better tomorrow. For more information, visit www.treesforever.org or call 800-369-1269.
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