Pond Pelicans: Imagine That!
by Lon Drake On the last evening of August we were eating dinner and enjoying the breeze coming through the... Read More →
A House Bat and a Bat House
By Lon Drake More than a week ago, in late twilight, I stepped out into the yard to make sure... Read More →
In Habitat Conservation, Size Matters
By Lon Drake Iowa has been named one of the most disturbed states in the country because almost all of... Read More →
Deep Woods Conservation Promotes Bird Diversity
I’ve always been an avid birder, carving out time to travel throughout the country and the world on birding expeditions.... Read More →
Are You a Carbon Bigfoot?
I’m not talking about being some mythological creature whom no one can track and whose picture is never in focus.... Read More →
Things to be Grateful for, Every Winter
Week by week now winter is slowly relinquishing its hold on our landscape. And amongst friends, neighbors, and colleagues, I’m... Read More →
Hello Land. Be My Valentine!
Looking back on Valentine’s Days past, I’ve felt hope, excitement, and love for the many people as well as for... Read More →
Iowa Environmental Council guest blog
A guest blog by the Iowa Environmental Council: Meet our Members: Bur Oak Land Trust Welcome to the fifth entry... Read More →
Fin and Feather guest blog
A guest post written by Brad Lane: Meet Your Local Land Trust – and interview with Tammy Wright, Executive Director... Read More →