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Two area nonprofits, Monarch Research and Trees Forever, will continue to help Linn County residents replant trees downed in the 2020 derecho with tree distributions this spring.
Nature lovers are needed to help maintain and plant trees throughout Iowa and Illinois. Volunteers can sign up now for virtual training through Trees Forever's TreeKeepers classes. The course is designed for people who want to become more knowledgeable about urban tree planting and care, and will empower attendees to become effective environmental volunteers.
Cedar Rapids crews will grind stumps left behind from trees removed after the derecho at a lower cost than contracting with a private company.
The urban reforestation plan, which aims to be a model for other communities, envisions trees as a tool to remedy social inequities, advance climate adaptation goals, enhance city design and strengthen community bonds through replanting and policy changes.