Putting in the Hours
Nearly two decades ago in 2006, Don Bolin jumped feet first into volunteer service at Bur Oak Land Trust, known then as Johnson County Heritage Trust, to get back into nature, relax and make some real change in local conservation.
“Within two months of joining [the land trust], I found myself with 40 acres of woodland on my hands and on the board of [directors],” he said, “so, it was kind of a fast start.”
Bolin was used to being immersed in his work. A self-described “compulsive” medical doctor...