The Winter Moths
December 20, 2023
About the author: Darren McNabb is a lifelong Iowa resident and amateur entomologist. He runs his own insect photography website,... Read More →
We’re hiring!
April 15, 2022
Are you ready to make a difference for Iowa’s outdoors? We’re looking for an Annual Campaign and Stewardship Manager to... Read More →
Our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part II: The Pipevine Swallowtail
November 25, 2021
The pipevine swallowtail is another quite rare butterfly in Iowa. Its caterpillars only eat the leaves of some of the... 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 →
Pawpaw Roundup announced
September 17, 2021
Are you fostering Bur Oak pawpaws? Listen up! We are hosting a Pawpaw Roundup Oct. 4-8 to collect all pawpaw plants for... 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 →
George Catlin’s Travelling Museum – His Field Study
July 2, 2021
Our last three notes regarding cabinets of curiosities, professional collections and museums mostly had a Euro-centric perspective. Today, let us... Read More →
