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Our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part II: The Pipevine Swallowtail
The pipevine swallowtail is another quite rare butterfly in Iowa. Its caterpillars only eat the leaves of some of the... Read More →
The pipevine swallowtail is another quite rare butterfly in Iowa. Its caterpillars only eat the leaves of some of the... Read More →
You perhaps already know that back in 2010, I began planting about four acres of uncommon native shrubs, vines and... Read More →
In early autumn, the Osage orange trees in our area become quite conspicuous, with their large and pale green fruits... Read More →
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 is native to Europe and formerly played an especially important role in the economy and livelihoods of... Read More →
In engineering circles, the concept of safety factors has been evolving for a couple millennia. A rock pyramid, whether in... Read More →
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 →
IOWA CITY – The derecho last August revealed a need for chainsaw skills. A new course offered by a local... Read More →
This year, with an abundance of spring and early summer rainfall, our native wild elderberries bloomed prolifically. The huge, white... Read More →
Everyone knows that mangrove trees grow in thickets along tropical marine shorelines. They protect the shore from erosion during storms... Read More →