Residents of Jefferson County and surrounding communities are invited to discover how Iowa’s native plants can make our surroundings more attractive and functional for themselves, others, and their community through a program called Stewards of the Beautiful Land.
Trees Forever is offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land as an educational class for participants to learn how to beautify and enhance parks, community entryways, roadsides, schools, backyards or farms by planting native grasses, trees, and wildflowers. There will be a strong emphasis on the use of native plants to help filter stormwater. In addition to learning about prairie wildflowers, native grasses, and trees and their use, people in the class will be able to participate in a planting project.
Trees Forever professionals and invited guest speakers will teach you about:
• Plant identification
• Basic design principles
• What, where, and how to plant
• Establishment practices
• Site management and management techniques
• Safety considerations
• Potential funding sources
The 4 sessions of the Stewards of the Beautiful Land class are scheduled for:
• Tuesday, June 14, 6-9 p.m. at Round Prairie Park
• Tuesday, July 12, 6-9 p.m. at Maharishi University of Management and Bonnefield Park
• Tuesday, August 16, 6-9 p.m. at Jefferson County Park and Chapel Studios
• Tuesday, September 13, 6-9 p.m. at Faifield Middle School
No prior experience or knowledge of prairies and trees is necessary, only a commitment to actively
participate. Communities are encouraged to send more than one volunteer to the workshops so that participants can share their knowledge and experience with others. Although there is no registration fee, space is limited.
This course is possible through generous support by the Living Roadway Trust Fund of the Iowa Department of Transportation and partnerships with the Jefferson County Conservation, Jefferson County NRCS, Iowa State University, Jefferson County Extension, Jefferson County Trails Council, and Maharishi University of Management.
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