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Join our AmeriCorps crew! Summer Conservation Crew Receive training and experience to provide active land management on lands protected by Bur Oak or through its …
Highlights from 2021: A Year of Conservation
We accomplished a lot this year. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. 1. New property We’ve added Oak Crest Hill to our roster …
A Diamond in the Rough
There’s a lot of work to be done on our latest acquired land, but when we’re done, this place will be a true gem. By …
Bur Oak Land Trust sawyers are packing up to help storm ravaged Kentucky
Hannah Davey, Bur Oak Land Trust AmeriCorps member, clears branches in Cedar Rapids last fall after the derecho. Photo by Bur Oak Land Trust. Local …
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Turning Over a New Leaf
Last year, only three percent of donations nationwide went to environmental causes. That frightening statistic got us thinking. This data was compiled into the Iowa …
Our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part II: The Pipevine Swallowtail
The pipevine swallowtail is another quite rare butterfly in Iowa. Its caterpillars only eat the leaves of some of the species in the pipevine family, …
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Update on our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part I: The Zebra Swallowtail
You perhaps already know that back in 2010, I began planting about four acres of uncommon native shrubs, vines and trees, which are obligate food …
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The Osage Orange
In early autumn, the Osage orange trees in our area become quite conspicuous, with their large and pale green fruits contrasting with the dark green …
Bur Oak names 2021 Conservation Heroes
Each year, Bur Oak Land Trust recognizes an individual in the community who exemplifies our conservation mission. This year, we also chose to honor someone …
The English Oak
The English oak is native to Europe and formerly played an especially important role in the economy and livelihoods of the British. It was an …