Root Plates Can be Dangerous, and Interesting
April 2, 2020
In summer 1984, a very narrow storm, probably a tornado, lurched through our rural neighborhood, including our yard. A tall... Read More →
Ragtag Burn Crew
March 30, 2020
Minutes into the steep climb, it’s clear I’ve become soft over the winter. Shouldering 4 gallons of water in my... Read More →
Growing a Carbon Forest
March 26, 2020
While any tree planting will sequester some carbon by taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, the volume of growth... Read More →
The Chickadee’s Charming Cousin
March 23, 2020
What a treat seen frolicking around the wooded area east of the Birds in Flight sculpture…meet the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus... Read More →
Iowa City Tackles Climate Change
March 19, 2020
Iowa City staff and council have been alert to the City’s carbon emissions for a decade, conducting studies and evolving... Read More →
Another Example of the Value of Thistles
March 16, 2020
Thistles are among the most disliked plants in the world. Sure, they’re spiny, and some species have become invasive after... Read More →
Rehabbing the TV Dragon
March 12, 2020
Those of you who know me well, know that we haven’t owned a TV since our children left home 30... Read More →
Takeaway at Prairie Preview: Every Little Bit Helps
March 9, 2020
Many of us have made an observation that starts with “when I was a kid,” and continued with a story... Read More →
Stratification of Shrub Seed
March 5, 2020
As with prairie seed, the purpose of stratifying our native shrub seed is to simulate going through a chill cycle... Read More →
What’s in a Name? February Birding at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
March 2, 2020
Taking the time to watch and enjoy the crisp winter air, I hiked Turkey Creek Nature Preserve four times in... Read More →
