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Brookview Elementary to host ‘mini forest’ planting; community partners, Iowa State to help

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Brookview Elementary principal Steph Angelina and volunteer Walter Pearson described a community-led plan to plant a densely spaced native-species mini forest on district property south of Brookview in early May, with planting and volunteer opportunities and academic partnerships with Iowa State University and local groups.

Steph Angelina, principal at Brookview Elementary, and volunteer Walter Pearson presented a plan to the Waukee Community School District board to plant a mini forest on district property just south of Brookview, near Jordan Creek.

Angelina said the school is partnering with a community group and volunteers to install a densely planted native-tree area designed to grow rapidly and provide environmental education opportunities for students. Pearson described the…

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