As a lasting legacy of Iowa State University’s 150th anniversary celebration, a 45-tree arboretum was planted in Featherstone Park at Twin Lakes on Saturday, June 2.   ISU alumni, students, friends, 4-H members, and Extension staff gathered to plant the 15 different tree species with each species of trees planted in a grouping of three.  The 15 different species was significant as each represents a decade of Iowa State University’s history.   

This service project was one of 100 being conducted across Iowa during the year-long Sesquicentennial observance.  A permanent commemorative plaque was attached to a rock donated by lake resident Bill Crouse. A grilled lunch was served at noon for those participating.   

The project was coordinated by the ISU – Calhoun County Extension office staff with assistance from Pat Minnick, Keith Roos, Steve Richardson, Kap Linder, and Bill Crouse.  Funding for the project was through a Trees Forever grant.

Pictured are, front, from left: Trevor Seely, Jacy McAlexander, Jordon Ukena, Alyssa Randall, Janet Eggenberger, Alec Seely, and Jacob Hanus; Second row: Austin Barrett, Marlene Armbrecht, Toni Kerns, Jane Stanley, Dean Whaley (kneeling) and Ray Stanley (kneeling); Third row: Dwight Hanus, Gary Johnson, Mike Fowler, Jim Patton, Travis Chizek, David Ahlrichs, and Diane Patton; Back row: Earl McAlexander, Richard Finley, Larry Koos, Jared Chizek and Jerry Chizek; missing from photo: Pam Chizek, Pat Minnick, Steve Richardson, and Kathy Rose.