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 →
A Prairie Devotional
November 14, 2023
A higher calling is at the heart of Jim Kessler’s conservation story. “Kathy and I are people that take our... Read More →
2022: Spring is nearly here and that means it’s pawpaw time
February 18, 2022
Foster a Pawpaw presented by GreenState Credit Union is back this year with more opportunities for you to support Iowa’s... Read More →
Highlights from 2021: A Year of Conservation
December 31, 2021
We accomplished a lot this year. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights. 1. New property We’ve added Oak... 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 →
Update on our Rare Butterfly Plantation, Part I: The Zebra Swallowtail
November 18, 2021
You perhaps already know that back in 2010, I began planting about four acres of uncommon native shrubs, vines and... 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 →
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 →
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 →
