UPDATED What we’re following: SSB 3134
Washington County Conservation Board Executive Director Zach Rozmus and Bur Oak Land Trust Exectutive Director do a walk through of property transferred to WCCB in …
Bur Oak Land Trust, Washington Co. Conservation partner to protect land
From left: Zach Rozmus, executive director of Washington County Conservation Board, and Jason Taylor, executive director of Bur Oak Land Trust discuss a recent transfer …
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We’re recruiting!
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 …