Iowa's first mini-forest begins at Brookview Park in West Des Moines, inspired by "Mini-Forest Revolution" book, with students planting saplings.
Iowa's first mini-forest is taking root at Brookview Park in West Des Moines, with nearby Brookview Elementary school students planting saplings in a tennis court-sized plot. The project was inspired by members of a local book club after reading "Mini-Forest Revolution" by Iowa native, Hannah Lewis. The group raised $10,000, and Iowa State University's forestry researchers show interest in the project.
May 03, 2024
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