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 …
Bur Oak names 2021 Conservation Heroes
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
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 …
Future-Proofing Conservation
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 …
Be a Force for Nature campaign begins
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 …
Tree of Disappointment: Colorado Blue Spruce
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 …
Pawpaw Roundup announced
Are you fostering Bur Oak pawpaws? Listen up! We are hosting a Pawpaw Roundup Oct. 4-8 to collect all pawpaw plants for the winter. From 9 a.m. …
Virtual Campaign Kickoff Oct. 15
Fall campaign countdown After making the decision to cancel our in-person fall fundraiser, Brunch with Bur Oak, we’ve got something else up our sleeve. In …
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – On The Road
By 1837, Catlin had assembled his portable Indian museum and began taking it around to eastern cities. It was offered as a stage show, with …
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – His Field Study
Our last three notes regarding cabinets of curiosities, professional collections and museums mostly had a Euro-centric perspective. Today, let us review a uniquely American museum, …
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