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 →
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 →
Bladdernut: An Unfamiliar Native Shrub
June 4, 2021
The native shrub called bladdernut apparently used to be quite common around here based on reference to it in early... Read More →
In Their Own Words: Jeff Klahn and Elisabeth Swain
May 21, 2021
Supporting Nature Where They Are Like many Iowans, Jeff Klahn and Elisabeth Swain love the outdoors. Both lifelong biologists —... Read More →
Powerhouse: Chainsaw Course for Women Builds Skills, Confidence
May 17, 2021
IOWA CITY – The derecho last August revealed a need for chainsaw skills. A new course offered by a local... Read More →
Pawpaw proud: Local land trust bringing fruit back to Iowa
April 16, 2021
IOWA CITY – Appalachian banana, custard apple, banango; The pawpaw has many names, but whatever you call it, Bur Oak... Read More →
Garlic Mustard Pulls
April 13, 2021
It’s spring, that time of year when plants are popping up from their long winter nap. And while we welcome... Read More →
Such An Improbable Animal
March 6, 2021
If you or I had the assignment to design an animal well-adapted to the winter rigors of central Canada and... Read More →
The Advantages of Contiguous Conservation Properties
August 27, 2020
For conservation nonprofits there is always the challenge of getting the most conservation from a limited landscape. A good... Read More →
