Bur Oak names 2021 Conservation Heroes
November 1, 2021
Each year, Bur Oak Land Trust recognizes an individual in the community who exemplifies our conservation mission. This year, we... Read More →
The English Oak
October 28, 2021
The English oak is native to Europe and formerly played an especially important role in the economy and livelihoods of... Read More →
Future-Proofing Conservation
October 21, 2021
In engineering circles, the concept of safety factors has been evolving for a couple millennia. A rock pyramid, whether in... Read More →
Be a Force for Nature campaign begins
October 15, 2021
We’re just starting our brief, but critical campaign to protect wildlife and wild places for all eastern Iowans. For the... Read More →
Tree of Disappointment: Colorado Blue Spruce
October 14, 2021
In pots or balled and burlapped in an Iowa nursery, Colorado blue spruce is an exquisite color. Depending upon the... Read More →
Pawpaw Roundup announced
September 17, 2021
Are you fostering Bur Oak pawpaws? Listen up! We are hosting a Pawpaw Roundup Oct. 4-8 to collect all pawpaw plants for... Read More →
Virtual Campaign Kickoff Oct. 15
September 17, 2021
Fall campaign countdown After making the decision to cancel our in-person fall fundraiser, Brunch with Bur Oak, we’ve got something... Read More →
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – On The Road
July 9, 2021
By 1837, Catlin had assembled his portable Indian museum and began taking it around to eastern cities. It was offered... Read More →
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – His Field Study
July 2, 2021
Our last three notes regarding cabinets of curiosities, professional collections and museums mostly had a Euro-centric perspective. Today, let us... Read More →
Walter Rothschild’s Museum Legacy
June 25, 2021
No sketch about museums and species would be complete without including Walter Rothschild. Born into the extremely wealthy banking family... Read More →
