Trees Forever

The 18 member Oskaloosa Trees Forever organization has been in existence since 1992. This volunteer organization is a subcommittee of the city. The committee has participated in the planting of about 2,000 landscape sized trees and approximately 1,700 seedlings. Although the committee's primary function has been to plant trees, the focus is more of a broad based community urban forestry program. The committee has been involved in promoting several educational efforts within the community. Reviewing and recommending changes to the city's tree ordinance, completed inventory of the community's street trees, and tree distribution of seedlings for each 2nd grade aged student in Oskaloosa. Trees Forever is funded through private donations as well as grants from the Iowa Dept. of Transportation, Mid American Energy and the Department of Natural Resources. The current Trees Forever Chair is Dr. H.C. Coen. More information about the organization can be obtained by contacting Dr. Coen at 641/673-4366 or Oskaloosa City Hall at 641/673-8361 or e-mail: cschippers@mahaska.org

PLANT SOME SHADE PROGRAM

The Oskaloosa Trees Forever is once again participating in MidAmerican Energy's Plant Some Shade Program, which allows for MidAmerican Energy customers to purchase up to two (2) trees for $25 each.  The order form can be downloaded here.  Trees will be distributed on Saturday April 26, 2008 at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds.

Contact Chris at 641-673-8361 or cschippers@mahaska.org for additional information.