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 →
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 →
Saving the home of a native bee
June 20, 2023
A rusty patched bumble bee on Culver’s root at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. The bee was federally protected in 2017,... Read More →
AmeriCorps Week: Recognizing those dedicated to restoring Iowa’s outdoors
March 14, 2022
We’re celebrating AmeriCorps Week by highlighting the significant impact our members have on local conservation. In 2021, our AmeriCorps members... Read More →
Bur Oak finalizes largest acquisition to date
March 11, 2022
A large wetland system encircles Corriell Nature Preserve, Bur Oak Land Trust’s newest and largest acquisition. In its largest acquisition... Read More →
UPDATED What we’re following: SSB 3134
February 12, 2022
Washington County Conservation Board Executive Director Zach Rozmus and Bur Oak Land Trust Exectutive Director do a walk through of... Read More →
Bur Oak Land Trust, Washington Co. Conservation partner to protect land
February 11, 2022
From left: Zach Rozmus, executive director of Washington County Conservation Board, and Jason Taylor, executive director of Bur Oak Land... Read More →
A Diamond in the Rough
December 31, 2021
There’s a lot of work to be done on our latest acquired land, but when we’re done, this place will... Read More →
Turning Over a New Leaf
December 10, 2021
Last year, only three percent of donations nationwide went to environmental causes. That frightening statistic got us thinking. This data... Read More →
The Osage Orange
November 11, 2021
In early autumn, the Osage orange trees in our area become quite conspicuous, with their large and pale green fruits... Read More →
