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Monarch Tagging and Live Butterfly Release

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You can tag and release a Monarch Butterfly.

September 8 12:30-2:30

Learn how Monarchs are tagged, registered, and released to study and protect their migration routes.  You can tag a butterfly; receive a certificate with the codes and information on Monarch Watch.  This hands on presentation is a great opportunity for all ages to learn about Monarchs, their habitat, lifecycle and migration.

The seminar is FREE, $8.00 to tag and release a Monarch. registration fee includes a donation to help protect and preserve Monarchs and their habitat.
Please register to tag a butterfly by calling 319-626-2774
We have a limited number of butterflies and tags available on a first come first serve basis.

Tagging starts at 12:30 and will continue after presentation if needed.

Presentation 1:00-1:45

After the presentation we will finish tagging the monarchs then release them all together.

Live Butterfly release 2:15

This hands on presentation is fun for all ages.  We recommend that an adult help small children (under 4) with tagging.

  • Learn about Monarchs, their habitat, life cycle and amazing migration.
  • See how they are tagged, registered, and released to study and protect their migration routes.
  • Experience tagging a butterfly, receive a certificate with the codes and information on Monarch Watch.

Cost:  Seminar is free $7.00 to tag and release a monarch.  

Forever Green Coralville Iowa monarchs on coneflower at butterfly house
Forever Green Coralville Iowa monarchs at butterfly garden
Fun fair poster Schools 8x11 2017 no sponsors

Fun Fair Fundraiser for ToGather Together

August 26 10:00-4:00

Cost: Free, with opportunities to donate.

Forever Green’s Fun Fair with FREE admission, activities and games is a day of fun and raises money to provide school supplies to local kids.  There’s a carnival atmosphere with music, food, raffles, games and activities including the Iowa Children’s Museum, local fire and police departments, the University of and Air Care’s Helicopter.

Enjoy lunch on the grounds and music provided by local talent. 

Last year over 1700 people attended the Fun Fair raising $6,700.00 for ToGather Together.

ToGather Together raises money to provide funds for school supplies to children in need in Johnson County.   Run by volunteers they work directly with the schools to meet the needs of local kids so that they can have the resources they need to succeed.

Join us for a day of fun:

Bring your kids/grandkids and enjoy the games and activities.

Volunteer with a group or individually.

Become a business sponsor.

Here is the list of raffle prize winners.  We have contacted the winners but if you see your name and haven’t heard from us call Cassy to confirm your ticket.

Raffle Item
Pamper Me Package (Golden Ticket)Dallas
Month of Dates (Golden Ticket)Vicki
Ulitimate Fun Pack (Golden Ticket)Christina
Ultimate Grilling Package (Golden Ticket)Brandon
Kids Month of Fun (Golden Ticket)Dave
Lets Get Healthy (Golden Ticket)Brydie
Panchero’s BoxRychman
Kids Hawkeye Dinner SetDave
Rage Grafix Hawkeye Set 1Kate
Rage Grafix Hawkeye Set 2Paul
Rage Grafix Liberty Lightning Set 1Lyndi
Rage Grafix Liberty Lightning Set 2Cory
Pizza Ranch (lg pizza/sm sticks/sm dessert)Jessica
Pizza & Movie (2 pizzas/cheezy/$10 Family video)
Day of Fun (2 movie tickets/carousel)Vicki
Play it Again Sports ($25 & football)Heather
Books & Cookies (2 books & dozen cookies)Lisa-Ann
Children’s Museum BasketKohen
Theisens (Remote Drone)Chad
Lots o’ Pizza (3 pizzas)Sotheavy
Rage Grafix ($25 Gift Certificate)Shelby
Rage Grafix ($25 Gift Certificate)Jenn
Dinner Party Kit ( Slow cooker & game)Dallas
Family Day (carousel/Family video/cookies/pizza)J
Theiesens Childrens Garden KitMike
1 Hour Massage w/ Laura ClapsLisa-Ann
Scheels $25 Gift CardDiane
Scheels $25 Gift CardGreta
Hobby Corner (game & slime)Patrick
Mirabito’s $30 Gift Cardlisa
Artifacts $20 Gift CardJohn

 

 

Butterfly Gardening Seminar

June 3 10:00

Learn about the lifecycle of butterflies and how you can attract them and other pollinators into your yard.

  • What butterflies need and how you can provide it.
  • Best plants to attract butterflies into your yard.
  • Design suggestions to provide habitat.
  • What species of butterfly you might see in Iowa
  • Butterfly House opening

Ladies Night Out – Container Gardening

Sorry! This event is full!

April 20 7:00-9:00

Cost: $25.00

What could be better than good food and a glass of wine surrounded by the beauty of a greenhouse in full bloom?  Forever Green is hosting our first ladies night out with a container gardening night.  This is a chance to get together to enjoy good food, wine and flowers.  Come enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and a glass of wine from a local winery while you plant a beautiful container garden.  Cost for the evening $25.00 includes, plants and supplies to create your own container garden plus food and beverages.

Forever Green Coralville Iowa Ladies Night Out poster

Spring Open House

April 7, 8, & 9

Cost: Free

Hours: Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4.

Celebrate spring at Forever Green’s Spring Open House

  • Free activities for kids
  • Baby farm animals
  • FREE Kids planting project
  • Door prizes
  • Sales
  • Two greenhouse full of plants
  • See what’s new for 2017 & get great ideas for your yard.
  • Talk to our pros to get information & advice on planting & caring for your lawn, landscape & gardens.

We will post feeding times for the animals a few days before the event.

Lunch on the grounds Saturday offered by Sankofa Outreach Connection.  Sankofa Outreach is a local organization whose goal is promoting awareness and appreciation for women of color through local activities and events.

Animal Feeding Times

Goats
Friday 1:00 & 4:15
Saturday 9:30, 1:00 & 4:15
Sunday 10:30 &3:00
Calves
Friday 9:15 & 4:00
Saturday 9:15 & 4:00
Sunday 11:00 &4:00
Forever Green Coralville Iowa spring open house poster 2017
Forever Green Coralville Iowa spring open house free kids activities baby animals
Forever Green Coralville Iowa spring open house free kids activities planting flowers
Forever Green Coralville Iowa spring open house free kids activity feeding goats

Container Gardening Seminar

April 1 11:00

Cost: Free

Container gardening has gained popularity because we want the enjoyment and benefits of gardening with smaller spaces and less time.  Add a splash of color to your deck or brighten your garden all season long.  You can grow your own vegetables almost anywhere and with less work in a container.   From a single pot to trellises to screen your patio, container gardens offer something for everyone.

Some of the topics to be covered are:

Seminar Highlights

  • Planting & care tips
  • Selecting the right container
  • Soils & fertilizers for best results
  • Design: form, color & texture
  • New plants & old favorites

Vegetable Gardening 101

April 1 10:00

Cost: Free

Interest in gardening and growing fruits and vegetables is rising as people discover the benefits of raising your own produce.  If you want your own garden but don’t know where to start this is the event for you.  At this seminar you will learn what crops to plant, when and where to plant them, and tips to make your garden successful.

Seminar Highlights

  • Preparing your garden for success, soil, sun and water.
  • Choosing your crops, what will grow in your garden.
  • Raised beds, containers & traditional gardens.
  • Protect your garden from our furry friends.
  • Make your garden green, composting, watering and minimizing the need for weed and insect control.