Would you like to see more trees planted in your favorite neighborhood park? Do you know of a school playground, nursing home, public library, sports complex, cemetery, or trail that could benefit from a few well-placed trees?
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If so, tell us about it. Alliant Energy and Trees Forever are once again offering We Dig Your District, a partnership program to plant trees in each of the five Cedar Rapids City Council Districts, to demonstrate how trees improve energy efficiency and contribute to a healthier and more beautiful community. And, we need your help! |
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Get into the energy efficiency groove and submit suggestions for a 2010 We Dig Your District tree-planting location.
Suggestions will be reviewed based on their potential to improve energy efficiency, enhance the environment and meet a community need. The review committee will include representatives from Alliant Energy and Trees Forever, with input from local city council members.
In 300 words or less, tell us:
Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail (optional)
The community location where you would like to see trees planted (The location must be within Alliant Energy's electric service territory.)
Why your location should be selected? What makes it special? How would trees make a difference at this site?
Submit your suggestion(s) no later than February 26. Early submission is encouraged!
Online: Fill out our online suggestion form
Mail:
Alliant Energy - Community Relations
Attn: We Dig Your District
200 First Street SE, PO Box 351
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-0351
Questions:
For questions regarding appropriate site nominations, contact Karen Brook at 319-373-0650 or kbrook@treesforever.org.
Site selection will include one site within each of the five Cedar Rapids City Council Districts. Planting sites will be announced in March 2010.
The 2009 We Dig Your District planting sites included Ushers Ferry Historic Village, Washington High School, the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, Cherry Hill Park, and Kirkwood Community College. The 2008 sites included Arthur Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School, Redmond Park and Wilderness Estates Park. In 2007 sites were Coe College, Monroe Elementary School, Fox Trail Park, James Madison Elementary School and the Cedar River Soccer Association soccer fields at the Kirkwood Sports Complex. In 2006 sites were Osada Village Green, Jefferson High School Soccer Fields, Methwick Community, Cedar River Trail and Kenwood Elementary School.
