OSKALOOSA — Stories behind big trees are fun to listen to. Did you know that Mahaska County has the new state record Downy serviceberry tree? Mahaska County Conservation invites you to the Environmental Learning Center, on April 30th at 6:00 pm for a public program on “Iowa’s Big Trees”. We will meet in the lower level (park in back) and listen to our guest speaker, Bailey Yotter, Iowa NRCS State Forester, speak about Iowa’s record trees. She will also share information about Mahaska County’s serviceberries.

After the presentation, everyone is welcome to follow Bailey and our staff out to Quercus Wilderness Area to see the serviceberries.

Mahaska County Conservation recommends you dress for the weather and bring a friend! The Environmental Learning Center is located at 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. If you have questions, call Mahaska County Conservation at (614)673-9327.