A tradition returns to Iowa City: Prairie Preview back for 38th year
January 24, 2023
Just as spring arrives, a beloved and deeply-rooted environmental learning and networking event will bloom again in downtown Iowa City.... Read More →
Big gains for Bur Oak in 2022
December 17, 2022
It has been a year of advancement and growth for Bur Oak Land Trust. Throughout 2022, Bur Oak has expanded... Read More →
Finding What’s Out There
December 15, 2022
Bat Swarm by Jazle from Getty Images When biologists, community scientists, Bur Oak staff and AmeriCorps members set out to... Read More →
A picture is worth a thousand words: Photo exhibit to benefit Eastern Iowa outdoors
October 11, 2022
Bur Oak Land Trust will host a fall fundraiser that highlights the natural beauty of Iowa as 2022 draws to... Read More →
Pollinator Week Donor Spotlight: David Maier and Matt McGrane
June 23, 2022
Passion for Pollinators Why are you passionate about pollinators? David Maier: Growing up in Chicago with limited exposure to prairies,... Read More →
We’re hiring!
April 15, 2022
Are you ready to make a difference for Iowa’s outdoors? We’re looking for an Annual Campaign and Stewardship Manager to... Read More →
Burials On The Prairie: Dickson Mounds
April 9, 2022
Many years ago, I think it was 1972, I visited a unique place in central Illinois called Dickson Mounds. The story... Read More →
AmeriCorps Week: Recognizing those dedicated to restoring Iowa’s outdoors
March 14, 2022
We’re celebrating AmeriCorps Week by highlighting the significant impact our members have on local conservation. In 2021, our AmeriCorps members... Read More →
Bur Oak finalizes largest acquisition to date
March 11, 2022
A large wetland system encircles Corriell Nature Preserve, Bur Oak Land Trust’s newest and largest acquisition. In its largest acquisition... Read More →
2022: Spring is nearly here and that means it’s pawpaw time
February 18, 2022
Foster a Pawpaw presented by GreenState Credit Union is back this year with more opportunities for you to support Iowa’s... Read More →
