Cedar Rapids Launches Grow The Love Campaign For Urban Forest
Cedar Rapids plans a community capital drive to revive its urban forest after derecho losses. The Grow The Love effort, led by Trees Forever, aims to raise 37 million with 61 percent already raised including 10 million city pledge and federal grants. Deb Powers comments on public outreach while Michelle Beisker will become CEO April 29.
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EcoFest at NewBo Market boosts Cedar Rapids ReLeaf drive
EcoFest at NewBo Market invites Cedar Rapids residents to scan QR codes and donate to ReLeaf Cedar Rapids. The campaign aims for three year pledges of 360 dollars per person and 5000 dollars per year from businesses, supporting private land tree planting and community projects.
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Beisker named Trees Forever CEO in Cedar Rapids
Michelle Beisker will become chief executive officer of Trees Forever in Marion, starting April 29, succeeding Riley Miller. Interim CEO Debra Powers stays to assist the transition as the nonprofit continues its post derecho reforestation drive across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin through the Grow the Love campaign and a $37 million goal to plant 42,000 trees over 10 years.
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