The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded two separate grants that will help plant new trees around town. The combined funds will provide $15,000 towards the City’s efforts to expand and diversify our urban tree canopy.
“With the widespread need for new trees as Iowa City grows, recovers from the derecho, and replaces Ash trees lost to pests, funding through grants is important to expand our efforts beyond traditional funding sources," said Tyler Baird, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry. "These grants combine with budgeted funding to create even more...
