Green Scene is a nonprofit, volunteer organization whose primary mission is providing trees for planting in public areas within Black Hawk County, Iowa. Through our educational programs, symposia, and our involvement with schools, we educate the public about trees and horticulture.

We began in 1976 in response to an outbreak of Dutch Elm disease in our area. Today, as a result of income raised through our annual May plant sale, we sponsor tree plantings throughout the county. Our major projects include Arbor Day celebrations, county beautification projects, and street tree planting programs. Over the last 30 years, we've raised well over half a million dollars for these efforts.

Mark these dates on your calendar!
Saturday, March 14, 2009: The annual Green Scene Symposium--8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. 

Saturday, May 9, 2009: The annual Green Scene Plant Sale--9 a.m to noon at Cattle Congress in Waterloo. 

Read our Spring 2008 newsletter (in PDF format) if you didn't get one in the mail. 
You can subscribe to the newsletter, published twice yearly, by becoming a member.