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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – His Field Study Read More »