Foster a Pawpaw presented by GreenState Credit Union is back this year with more opportunities for you to support Iowa’s biodiversity and unique habitats! Just …
2022: Spring is nearly here and that means it’s pawpaw time Read More »
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 …
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 …
Bur Oak Land Trust, Washington Co. Conservation partner to protect land Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bur Oak Land Trust sawyers are packing up to help storm ravaged Kentucky Read More »
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 …
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, …
Our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part II: The Pipevine Swallowtail Read More »
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 …
Update on our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part I: The Zebra Swallowtail Read More »
