Backyard Forest Field Day

July 13, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
You may call your backyard forest your grove or your woodland, or it just may be those trees that shelter your house, but if you are concerned about the quality of your forest and want to learn how you can maximize the benefits your forest provides, please join us July 13. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Trees Forever invite landowners who own woodlands smaller than 15 acres for a day of learning from local specialists. Speakers will lead small groups in rotating workshops through a variety of topics on how to best care for our backyard forests.

Topics include:

Tree & Shrub Identification Non-native Invasive Species ID & Management Forest Stand Improvement Prairies & Savannas: Identification & Management Tree and Forest Health

Admission is free, but early registration is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. Please register at treesforever.org/events or by contacting Becky Smith at bsmith@treesforever.org or calling 319.373.0650 ext 112 by July 10, 2013. Outdoor event, held rain or shine - be sure to dress for being outside in the forest. If thunderstorms or severe weather takes place, speakers will present indoors.

For more information please visit: www.treesforever.org

Sponsors:
Funding for this field day is made available by the Iowa DNR through a grant with the US Forest Service.