Saving the home of a native bee
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 …
A Force of Nature: How one woman’s mission to save land led to 45 years of conservation
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. …
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A tradition returns to Iowa City: Prairie Preview back for 38th year
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 …
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Big gains for Bur Oak in 2022
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 …
Finding What’s Out There
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 …
A picture is worth a thousand words: Photo exhibit to benefit Eastern Iowa outdoors
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: …
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Pollinator Week Donor Spotlight: David Maier and Matt McGrane
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 …
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We’re hiring!
Are you ready to make a difference for Iowa’s outdoors? We’re looking for an Annual Campaign and Stewardship Manager to join our team. Position description …
Burials On The Prairie: Dickson Mounds
Many years ago, I think it was 1972, I visited a unique place in central Illinois called Dickson Mounds. The story promoted at that time was …
AmeriCorps Week: Recognizing those dedicated to restoring Iowa’s outdoors
We’re celebrating AmeriCorps Week by highlighting the significant impact our members have on local conservation. In 2021, our AmeriCorps members logged more than 1,500 hours …
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