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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Growing Pawpaw Trees from Seed
March 2, 2017
Last summer, before the brief pawpaw season arrived, I posted a blog on how to save seed to grow your... Read More →
Looking to Save Pawpaw Seed?
September 8, 2016
By Lon Drake Last fall and earlier this year, I shared information with you about my pawpaw tree projects, which... Read More →
Are You Ready for Pawpaw Season?
August 1, 2016
Are you ready for this year’s pawpaw season? It’s coming up in the next couple of weeks through early September.... Read More →
Update on Pawpaw Plantation: They’re Blooming!
May 26, 2016
You perhaps already know from my “2015 Annual Report for Rare Plant Project” blog that I have been developing a... Read More →
