Our Year in Review
December 22, 2024
We did a lot in 2024, from protecting sensitive areas and restoring habitat for vulnerable wildlife, to sharing ways people... Read More →
Local AmeriCorps crews care for rare habitat to celebrate 30 years of national service
September 18, 2024
Conservation crews with a mission to “get things done” helped restore some of Iowa’s rarest habitat in honor of decades... Read More →
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 →
Prairie Preview and Pawpaws
January 27, 2024
Meaningful environmental work is happening in Iowa and we want to share the good news with you! Get ready to... Read More →
A Year of Revival
December 30, 2023
The work of conserving land in eastern Iowa is ongoing. It takes thoughtful planning and continual action to change natural... Read More →
Fall burn season
December 28, 2023
There are many benefits of controlled fire in natural areas. It’s a tool the Bur Oak Land Trust crew uses... Read More →
A Prairie Devotional
November 14, 2023
A higher calling is at the heart of Jim Kessler’s conservation story. “Kathy and I are people that take our... Read More →
Bur Oak 2024 events
November 3, 2023
Save the Dates! Bur Oak Land Trust has many free events for the public in 2024 including hikes, tours and... Read More →
Golden Hour – Art for Conservation Fundraiser
September 25, 2023
The Golden Hour dinner fundraiser at the Webster is officially sold out! You can still show your support for local... Read More →
