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Looking for help? Resources here in Iowa City and Johnson County are available to answer your questions and help with design decisions.

Help from horticulture and environmental groups
The groups below can be contacted with your questions.

ResourceThey will help you...Contact Information
Master Gardener LogoJohnson County Master GardenersFind in-depth research on lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens.
Web: Yard and Garden Publications from Iowa State
Master Gardener Online Forum
Phone:  Hortline: 319-337-2145. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beekeepers LogoEast Central Iowa Beekeepers AssociationLearn how to attract bees to your yard and how to care for a hive.
Web: Iowa Honey Producers
E-Mail:  Terry Dahms, Director
Iowa City Bird Club LogoIowa City Bird ClubAttract birds to your yard. The Club also promotes the enjoyment, study, and conservation of birds in their natural habitats.
Web: Iowa City Bird Club
E-Mail:  Chris Castor, Director
 Johnson County Songbird ProjectAttract birds to your yard. The Project also organizes educational programs on birds, bird life, and bird habitat, with emphasis on increasing awareness of the role birds play in healthy and balanced ecosystems.
Web: Johnson County Songbird Project
E-Mail:  Jim Walters
Johnson County Conservation Board LogoJohnson County Conservation BoardFind information about managing native plants, natural water areas, and wildlife in your yard.
Web: Johnson County Conservation Board
E-Mail:  conservation@co.johnson.ia.us
JCSWC LogoJohnson County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictPlan and apply conservation practices, choose native trees and plants, and improve water quality using your yard.
Web: Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District
E-Mail:  jcswcd@yahoo.com
Native Plant Society LogoIowa Native Plant SocietyPlan, plant, and maintain native plants and grasses.
Web: Iowa Native Plant Society
E-Mail:  Connie Mutel, Vice President
PWA LogoPrairieLand Watershed AlliancePlan and design a rain garden. They also monitor water quality in our county and are coordinating a 2006 corridor stream clean up.
Web: PrairieLand Watershed Alliance
E-Mail:  Liz Maas, President

Support local environmental initiatives
Help with local environmental initiatives by joining these active and fun groups.

ResourceThey help...Contact Information
1000 Friends of Iowa Logo1000 Friends of IowaPromote responsible land development.
Web: 1000 Friends of Iowa
E-Mail:  kfoi@kfoi.org
Environmental Advocates LogoEnvironmental AdvocatesRaise awareness of local environmental issues and promote creative solutions to environmental problems. The organization hosts public educational events, works on water quality and other issues, and administers a grant program.
Web: Environmental Advocates of Johnson County
E-Mail:  info@environmental-advocates.org
Friends of Hickory Hill LogoFriends of Hickory Hill ParkPromote conservation and preservation of native plants through volunteer and educational events in the park.
Web: Friends of Hickory Hill Park
E-Mail:  Sarah Walz, Chair
Iowa Master Conservationists LogoIowa Master Conservationist ProgramImplement environmental conservation efforts.
Web: Iowa Master Conservationist Program
E-Mail:  Jason O'Brien, Coordinator
Iowa Nature Mapping LogoIowa NatureMapping ProgramTrain individuals to monitor Iowa's common wildlife species at any location of their choosing, including their backyards.
Web: Iowa NatureMapping Program
E-Mail:  Jason O'Brien, Coordinator
Johnson County Heritage Trust LogoJohnson County Heritage TrustPreserve natural areas in Johnson County.
Web: Johnson County Heritage Trust
E-Mail:  info@jcht.org
 Johnson County Local Food AllianceCreate a vibrant local food system and thriving communities by connecting farmers to the people and businesses that want to buy fresh, local food.
Web: Johnson County Local Food Alliance
E-Mail:  Leah Wilson, Coordinator
Project Green LogoProject GREENEnhance and beautify public green spaces in Iowa City.
Web: Project GREEN
E-Mail:  Anne Hesse, President
Sierra Club LogoSierra Club of Iowa CityPromote and support local environmental initiatives.
Web: Sierra Club
E-Mail:  Mike Carberry, Chair
U of I Engineers for a Sustainable World LogoU of I Engineers for a Sustainable WorldReduce poverty by improving environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Web: U of I Engineers for a Sustainable World
E-Mail:  Craig Just
U of I Environmental Coalition LogoU of I Environmental CoalitionCare for our environment through activism, education, and enjoyment.
Web: U of I Environmental Coalition
E-Mail:  Kyle Sieck

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