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Lilac Blooms in September?
By Kay Mohling While mowing the lawn in mid-September, I was surprised to see blooms on my lilac bush. There weren’t as many flowers as in the spring, but this decades-old lilac still had several…
Keep readingFall Flower Power Fuels Pollinators
By Linda Schreiber Fall flowers do more than brighten the garden – they fuel pollinators when they need it most. As summer winds down, many gardeners are ready to call it a season, especially after…
Keep readingOctober 10: Garden Symposium in Grinnell
The Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach 2026 Seeds for Thought Garden Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Grinnell College Humanities and Social Studies Center, 1226…
Keep readingRain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits During the BioBlitz at Project GREEN Gardens
Inaugural BioBlitz demonstrates a celebration of cooperation By Linda Schreiber Over 320 observations documenting the rich biodiversity of Project GREEN Gardens highlighted the successful inaugural BioBlitz. Although two days of rain threatened to dampen the…
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Native Plant Series on Tap for Sept. 13
The Native Plant Series, hosted by Johnson County Conservation, is gearing up for fall with local experts presenting a variety of fascinating and educational topics. The next session, on Sunday, Sept. 13, will feature “The…
Keep readingUpcoming Events/Volunteer Activities
Bur Oak Land Trust Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. GOLDEN HOUR – SAVE THE DATE. Bur Oak’s annual year-end fundraiser, Golden Hour, is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at Wilson’s Ciderhouse in Iowa City. We’re…
Keep readingNew Sculpture Shines on Project GREEN Gardens
By Linda Schreiber During Open Gardens Weekend on June 27-28, visitors were treated to the debut of “Lunar Horizon,” a new sculpture created by Nick Goergen. The local artist volunteers at Project GREEN Gardens, helping…
Keep readingGet Ready to BioBlitz
The public is invited to explore, observe, and document biodiversity across the 8-acre garden site. Working alongside local experts, you’ll contribute to a multi-year effort tracking how species diversity changes over time—real science happening right…
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