The Bugs Around Us
August 20, 2024
This story originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Bur Oak Notes, a bi-annual magazine for Bur Oak supporters.... Read More →
Putting in the Hours
July 10, 2024
Nearly two decades ago in 2006, Don Bolin jumped feet first into volunteer service at Bur Oak Land Trust, known... Read More →
Big gains for Bur Oak in 2022
December 17, 2022
It has been a year of advancement and growth for Bur Oak Land Trust. Throughout 2022, Bur Oak has expanded... Read More →
Finding What’s Out There
December 15, 2022
Bat Swarm by Jazle from Getty Images When biologists, community scientists, Bur Oak staff and AmeriCorps members set out to... Read More →
Pollinator Week Donor Spotlight: David Maier and Matt McGrane
June 23, 2022
Passion for Pollinators Why are you passionate about pollinators? David Maier: Growing up in Chicago with limited exposure to prairies,... Read More →
AmeriCorps Week: Recognizing those dedicated to restoring Iowa’s outdoors
March 14, 2022
We’re celebrating AmeriCorps Week by highlighting the significant impact our members have on local conservation. In 2021, our AmeriCorps members... Read More →
2022: Spring is nearly here and that means it’s pawpaw time
February 18, 2022
Foster a Pawpaw presented by GreenState Credit Union is back this year with more opportunities for you to support Iowa’s... Read More →
Bur Oak Land Trust, Washington Co. Conservation partner to protect land
February 11, 2022
From left: Zach Rozmus, executive director of Washington County Conservation Board, and Jason Taylor, executive director of Bur Oak Land... Read More →
We’re recruiting!
January 14, 2022
Join our AmeriCorps crew! Summer Conservation Crew Receive training and experience to provide active land management on lands protected by... Read More →
Highlights from 2021: A Year of Conservation
December 31, 2021
We accomplished a lot this year. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. 1. New property We’ve added Oak... Read More →
