A Prairie Devotional
A higher calling is at the heart of Jim Kessler’s conservation story. “Kathy and I are people that take our Christian faith pretty seriously and …
A higher calling is at the heart of Jim Kessler’s conservation story. “Kathy and I are people that take our Christian faith pretty seriously and …
Save the Dates! Bur Oak Land Trust has many free events for the public in 2024 including hikes, tours and family days! Download a copy …
The Golden Hour dinner fundraiser at the Webster is officially sold out! You can still show your support for local conservation by placing bids in …
A rusty patched bumble bee on Culver’s root at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. The bee was federally protected in 2017, but more needs to be …
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve was protected in 1980 as the first parcel of land acquired by Johnson County Heritage Trust, now Bur Oak Land Trust. …
A Force of Nature: How one woman’s mission to save land led to 45 years of conservation Read More »
Just as spring arrives, a beloved and deeply-rooted environmental learning and networking event will bloom again in downtown Iowa City. Bur Oak Land Trust will …
A tradition returns to Iowa City: Prairie Preview back for 38th year Read More »
It has been a year of advancement and growth for Bur Oak Land Trust. Throughout 2022, Bur Oak has expanded land protection efforts and restoration …
Bat Swarm by Jazle from Getty Images When biologists, community scientists, Bur Oak staff and AmeriCorps members set out to discover what creatures were living …
Bur Oak Land Trust will host a fall fundraiser that highlights the natural beauty of Iowa as 2022 draws to a close. The Golden Hour: …
A picture is worth a thousand words: Photo exhibit to benefit Eastern Iowa outdoors Read More »
Passion for Pollinators Why are you passionate about pollinators? David Maier: Growing up in Chicago with limited exposure to prairies, I never understood the importance …
Pollinator Week Donor Spotlight: David Maier and Matt McGrane Read More »