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The Osage Orange

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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 …

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Bur Oak names 2021 Conservation Heroes

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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 …

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The English Oak

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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 …

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Future-Proofing Conservation

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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 …

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Be a Force for Nature campaign begins

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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 …

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Tree of Disappointment: Colorado Blue Spruce

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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 …

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Pawpaw Roundup announced

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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. …

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Virtual Campaign Kickoff Oct. 15

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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 …

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George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – On The Road

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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 …

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George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – His Field Study

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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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Iowa City, IA 52246
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