Henry Beston
June 7, 2018
A few years ago, when meeting my Corps of Engineers regulator at South Sycamore wetlands, he had an assistant along.... Read More →
Land Trust Alliance Blog: Right Antidote, Right Time
June 4, 2018
The Land Trust Alliance is a helpful resource in keeping up to date on land trust initiatives throughout the country.... Read More →
A Winter Deer Repellent That Works
May 31, 2018
In past years I have tried deer repellent products to protect young trees and shrubs from being browsed over... Read More →
The Ghost Among Us
May 28, 2018
Driving up a steep two-track road with the UTV fire engine, I notice a large white object laying on the... Read More →
Why We Burn, What We Burn, When We Burn, How We Burn
May 24, 2018
Folks who burn native landscapes should review their goals and methods, because nature is an ever-changing dynamic. Finding a new... Read More →
The praying mantis—not all good, but not all bad
May 21, 2018
One of the signs of spring that can easily be overlooked is a globular formation attached to a twig in... Read More →
A New Clear Creek Trail in Coralville
May 17, 2018
You are probably already familiar with the paved trail in Coralville that runs more or less along Clear Creek. The... Read More →
The Unsung Heroes of the Early Pollinators
May 14, 2018
It’s the time of year when attention focuses on the earth, bursting with color and texture after the long, brown... Read More →
Our Neighborhood Blackline/Blueline Firebreak
May 10, 2018
Both suburban and rural neighborhoods have their advantages and disadvantages for coping with wildfire. Suburban hydrants are close together with... Read More →
The Owls and I
May 7, 2018
Last summer I was excited when a friend gave me an owl house. Although I have built and maintained houses... Read More →
