Prairie Preview and Pawpaws
January 27, 2024
Meaningful environmental work is happening in Iowa and we want to share the good news with you! Get ready to... Read More →
Fall burn season
December 28, 2023
There are many benefits of controlled fire in natural areas. It’s a tool the Bur Oak Land Trust crew uses... Read More →
The Winter Moths
December 20, 2023
About the author: Darren McNabb is a lifelong Iowa resident and amateur entomologist. He runs his own insect photography website,... Read More →
Bur Oak 2024 events
November 3, 2023
Save the Dates! Bur Oak Land Trust has many free events for the public in 2024 including hikes, tours and... Read More →
A Force of Nature: How one woman’s mission to save land led to 45 years of conservation
May 5, 2023
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve was protected in 1980 as the first parcel of land acquired by Johnson County Heritage Trust,... Read More →
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 →
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 →
