Trees
Guide content supports the teaching and research goals of multiple departments on campus. Content represents a non-exhaustive selection of essential resources and tools for engaging a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Tree tours & programs
- Anne Frank Tree
- The Literary Grove
- Cultural aspects of trees
- Health and wellness
- Conservation & reforestation
- Books about trees
- Children's books about trees
- Tree identification
- Tree communication
- Tree maps
- Recipes
- Tree Films-UIowa Access Only
Guide Authors
Carolina Kaufman, Director of Education & Engagement, Pentacrest Museums, is credited for curating the majority of the content on this guide.
Other Contributors:
Andrew Dahl, Campus Arborist, Facilities Management
Liz Crooks, Director of Pentacrest Museums, Pentacrest Museums
Laurie Neuerburg, Sciences Head Engagement Librarian, Sciences Library
Shortbread, tea, and more
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Douglas Fir Conifer Shortbread
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Spruce Tip tea, sugar, salt, and preparation. NOTE: Do not eat from the YEW Tree (that is poisonous and will kill you).
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Leaves from the Walnut Tree: Recipes of a Lifetime by Ann Taruschio; Franco Taruschio
ISBN: 1857930975Publication Date: 1994-01-01
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Making Redbud Jelly (7 min. video)Responsible foraging is a great way to grow more connected to our public lands. Incorporating local, wild ingredients into our diets can improve our health and wellbeing by getting us outside, moving, learning, and trying new foods. In this video, we'll learn how to use the indigenous teachings of restraint and reciprocity to harvest redbud blossoms and make a sweet springtime treat
- Last Updated: Jun 2, 2025 1:40 PM
- URL: https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/trees
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Subjects: Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sciences
Tags: guide_type_learn