Stewards of the Beautiful Land

Trees Forever and the University of Northern Iowa’s Tallgrass Prairie Center invite you become a Steward of the Beautiful Land!

This four-class webinar series explores the importance of native plants and trees in native Iowa ecosystems. Discover how native plants and trees can work for your community to clean our air, water and soil!

Learn about:

Plant identification
What, where and how to plant
Establishment practices
Pollinator habitat needs
Threats to native habitat
Advocacy opportunities
Available resources

In addition to a virtual classroom setting, you will:

Have access to many downloadable resources
Get hands-on experience in-person identifying plants and seeing native prairie and trees during an optional “walk about.”
Be part of an exclusive Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your experiences with your classroom peers, and see timely video examples from our experts

An Outline of Online Curriculum:

Date & Time	Class Title	Description
June 16 6 – 8 p.m.	Native Plants: Just the Start	An introduction to native plants in our landscape and why we need more
July 8 6 – 8 p.m.	Roadsides: Corridors of Opportunity	An exploration of plants in our roadsides and the people working to make our drives more beautiful, beneficial, and sustainable
Aug. 11 6- 8 p.m.	Tough Talk: Threats to Native Plant Use	Tips, tricks and advice on how to manage threats that range from invasive species to funding limitations to cultural practices
Sept. 15 6 - 8 p.m.	A Movement of Stewards	Leave a lasting mark on our landscape with a planting activity and plans for continued engagement after graduating from Stewards of the Beautiful Land

Registration is now closed.

View the Stewards of the Beautiful Land Course Resources

Class participants study a roadside prairie

Stewards of the Beautiful Land is made possible through generous support from the Living Roadway Trust Fund of the Iowa Department of Transportation, a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant, along with local partners and Trees Forever members.

Thank you!