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Jesse Randall
Carol Elsberry
Rebecca Burch
Last updated:
March 26, 2008
Program Schedule
Upcoming Programs
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Summer 2008 | Cerro Gordo County |
| Summer 2008 | Grundy/Black Hawk Counties |
Past Programs
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Summer 2007 | Linn County |
| Summer 2007 | Polk County |
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Iowa Community Tree Steward
What is it?
It's 24 hours of intensive training in community tree management. In both classroom and field settings (hands-on), you will learn: basic tree identification, species selection, tree planting, tree care and maintenance, pest management, value assessment, inventory techniques, program planning, funding, and implementation, and much more. For a quick overview of the program, click here.
Who is it for?
The Community Tree Steward Program is intended to serve citizen volunteers. Others who may attend include community forestry and park staff, tree care professionals, utility company representatives, and county conservation board staff.
How is the program set up?
The program, which includes six 4-hour training sessions over a six week period, is offered at various locations throughout Iowa. To complete the program and become an Iowa Community Tree Steward, participants are expected to attend all sessions and contribute 24 volunteer hours back to your community forests.
What does it cost?
The program costs $30.00 per person and $45.00 for couples who share the reference notebook. In addition, the graduates are expected contribute 24 volunteer hours focused on improving and expanding community tree resources. Over 400 graduates of the program have donated in excess of 11,500 hours of community service back to their communities.
Why should you become involved?
The benefits are many. Most importantly, you will become a community leader and a source of knowledge about Iowa's trees. You can then: teach our youth, host ISU Extension meetings for homeowners, and develop and implement a sound community forest plan for your community. You also receive an extensive reference notebook, as well as the Iowa Urban Forest Council newsletter, Community Trees, and special staff admission rates to the Shade Tree Short Course the year following your graduation.
Who should you contact?
Tivon Feeley, ISU Forestry Extension Specialist
Phone: 515-294-6739
cfeeley@iastate.edu
This program is sponsored by the Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council, Iowa State University Extension, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Trees Forever.