# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Bring more biodiversity and more habitat for bees and birds to Iowa City with native plants!

Native shrubs are more resilient to the impacts of climate change like soil erosion, drought or flooding, and return year after year. These plants also provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies, native bees and other pollinators better than nonnative plants. Add some shrubs to your yard this spring!

Plant pick-up: 2-6 PM | Friday, April 17, 2026 | Eastdale Plaza, Iowa City

**Participation is open to Iowa City households. Limit one registration per household.**

To register, visit: buroaklandtrust.org/events

Bareroot shrubs will be available on a first come, first served basis. Participants may choose up to 5 shrubs - no more than 2 shrubs per species.

Species include:
Aroniaberry, Aronia melanocarpa
Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis
Nannyberry, Viburnum lentago
Ninebark, Physocarpus opulifolius
Serviceberry, Amelanchier arborea
Wild Plum, Prunus americana

Shrubs should be planted within 48 hours of pick-up. For questions, email info@buroaklandtrust.org or call 319-338-7030.

Bur Oak Land Trust's Backyard Biodiversity Project is generously supported by a grant from Iowa City Climate Action.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/backyard-biodiversity-project-open-to-iowa-city-residents/200029735672820
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 130

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Iowa City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1700 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036, United States
- **lat**: 41.64201
- **long**: -91.50477
- **full address**: 1700 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents being held?
  - **A:** Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1700 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents?
  - **A:** Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents is organized by Bur Oak Land Trust.

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