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 »
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 …
Each year, Bur Oak Land Trust recognizes an individual in the community who exemplifies our conservation mission. This year, we also chose to honor someone …
The English oak is native to Europe and formerly played an especially important role in the economy and livelihoods of the British. It was an …
In engineering circles, the concept of safety factors has been evolving for a couple millennia. A rock pyramid, whether in Egypt or Guatemala, is a …
We’re just starting our brief, but critical campaign to protect wildlife and wild places for all eastern Iowans. For the next two weeks, we will …
In pots or balled and burlapped in an Iowa nursery, Colorado blue spruce is an exquisite color. Depending upon the lighting and the variety, you …
