Backyard Biodiversity Project - Open to Iowa City residents
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1700 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036, United States | Iowa City, IA
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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 [email protected] or call 319-338-7030.
Bur Oak Land Trust's Backyard Biodiversity Project is generously supported by a grant from Iowa City Climate Action.
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