Forest Management and Shade Tree Care presentation To be held December 9
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Zach Nie which will cover what active forest management in Iowa looks like and why it is important. He will also cover tip on how to grow a healthy tree.
The event is open to the public and for anyone wishing to learn about the topic: both adults and youth and there is no cost to attend due to support of ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County and Mahaska County Master Gardeners. The presentation will be on Tuesday December 9 at 7 pm and at the Mahaska County Extension office auditorium, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. Please enter through the south door. Registration is not required to attend but appreciated. To register, call 641-673-5841 or email
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Zach Nie is one of the sixteen Private Lands District Foresters for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Zach graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry with minors in Agronomy and Animal Ecology from Iowa State University.
Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-second year. The local program was organized after the county held their first training. The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service. The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community. Mahaska County will host a training in winter 2026.
More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; email
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Also check out other Workshops in Oskaloosa.
