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 →
Guest Post: In Texas, Conservation Yields Massive Economic Benefits
April 8, 2019
With so much buzz at the state capital lately about bills that would put new limits on conservation tools organizations... Read More →
Tax Time: An Easy Way to Support Iowa Conservation
February 11, 2019
It’s that time of year again: tax time! I love doing my taxes, and paying my taxes. What I love... Read More →
Coming Soon: Backyard Forest Conference!
August 27, 2018
Bur Oak Land Trust continues to actively maintain and steward the land we protect, but there is more and more... Read More →
