Prairie Preview: Connecting and Finding Ways to Conserve
March 13, 2017
Attendance at Prairie Preview has increased every year and this year that trend seemed to continue. About 300 people came... Read More →
A Deer Moment
March 9, 2017
One strangely warm February evening I leaned back against a hackberry tree alongside a deer trail, and just decided to... Read More →
A Harbinger of Spring: Farewell Juncos
March 7, 2017
It is nearly time to bid farewell to our dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) friends as they begin their journey back... Read More →
Growing Pawpaw Trees from Seed
March 2, 2017
Last summer, before the brief pawpaw season arrived, I posted a blog on how to save seed to grow your... Read More →
Following a Path and Going Somewhere
February 28, 2017
There is something primal about following a path. The narrow trail of dirt worn by countless hooves or feet, or... Read More →
Working with Partners Strengthens Conservation Efforts
February 27, 2017
I’m looking forward to the work that our AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and Conservation Corps Iowa (CCI) teams... Read More →
Taking Time to Notice Nature During Workday
February 23, 2017
It is easy to assume there is nothing interesting to see or do outdoors in the winter when the trees... Read More →
Show and Tell at Prairie Preview
February 20, 2017
Over the past few months, I’ve offered suggestions on how to adapt ergonomic pack frames for carrying heavy or awkward... Read More →
No Winter Conservation Slow-Down
February 16, 2017
Winter may seem like a time for conservation efforts to slow down. But at Bur Oak Land Trust, this is... Read More →
Preburning a Blackline with a Propane Weed Burner
February 13, 2017
So often, when you are planning a burn in prairie, wetland, or savanna, and the weather forecast looks favorable, you... Read More →
