Champion tree tour in Cedar Rapids

    You only have until Wednesday, June 17, 2009, to register for the Freedom Festival champion tree tour. The tour will be Friday, June 19, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Ashley Green at Trees Forever told me this morning that tour-goers will see the largest trees nominated in Cedar Rapids of the following species: cottonwood; Scotch pine, sycamore, yellow buckeye, Douglas fir and hackberry.

 You can learn about these giants from Cedar Rapids City Arborist Daniel Gibbins, Trees Forever staff and tree owners.  This is a great activity for tree lovers or those who just want to spend a summer evening discovering some of Cedar Rapids' natural treasures.

 Here's the info from Trees Forever:

 Meeting Location: Ushers Ferry Historic Village, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids

Dress: Please dress for the weather- will be going outside unless there is lightning.

Transportation: The first 10 registrants can ride in a van with the tree experts. Additional tour participants can car pool in their own vehicles. 

Cost: Free of charge (though donations to Trees Forever are always welcome)

RSVP:  By Wednesday, June 17, online at http://www.treesforever.org/Events/20090619/45/Liberty-Trees-and-Champion-Tree-Tour-Cedar-Rapids-IA.aspx, or with Ashley Green at Trees Forever at (319) 373-0650 ext. 25 or agreen@treesforever.org

Contact on the Day of the Event: call Karen Brook at Trees Forever at (319) 721-4472