We’re partnering with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to offer landscaping trees for only $25 per tree. The trees, which retail for $75, are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
To participate:
- Purchase a tree(s) in advance. Please note, there is a limit of two trees per household.
- Send the completed order form and payment to the community partner named on the form.
- Pick up your tree(s) on the day of distribution in your community. Dates and times are listed below.
Please note:
- If you pay for a tree but are unable to pick it up on the distribution day, your paid fees will be considered a donation to the local county conservation organization.
- IMPORTANT: To purchase a tree, you must be a residential customer of Alliant Energy in Iowa.
Tree pick up locations and dates
Decorah - SOLD OUT
April 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Decorah Fish Hatchery, 2321 Siewers Spring Road, Decorah, IA 52101
Decorah event sold out
Bloomfield - SOLD OUT
April 30, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, 1339 U.S. Highway 63, Bloomfield, IA 52537
Bloomfield event sold out
Storm Lake - SOLD OUT
May 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Awaysis Park, 1409 E. Lakeshore Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Storm Lake event sold out
Ames - SOLD OUT
May 17, 4-6 p.m.
East Peterson Park, 55310 180th St., Ames, IA 50010
Ames event sold out
Helpful information
- Check out this tree planting guide for helpful information on successfully planting your new tree!
- Consider the location and mature height of the tree species so you don’t plant a tree that could interfere with overhead power lines.
- Plant evergreens as windbreaks on the north and west of your home.
- Choose from shade trees that are 5 to 8 feet tall in 7- to 10-gallon containers and conifers and ornamentals that are 3 to 5 feet tall in 5- to 7-gallon containers.
- Dial Iowa One Call at 811 or visit iowaonecall.com at least two business days before you dig. They’ll send someone to locate underground utilities for you. This is a free service.