“There was nothing to see but prairie, green stretches of grassland rolling quietly outward ‘till lost in the haze that trembled on the horizon.” – Those words are excerpted from the 1870’s logbook of Norwegian immigrant, Laurence Larson upon his …
The iconic Blanding’s turtle is facing hard times. By hard times, I mean the species has become so rare that most Iowans – even those who spend considerable time prowling the out-of-doors — will never see so much as a …
Following decades of silence, some of Iowa’s most secretive reptiles have begun emitting radio signals from the watery depths of Eagle Lake. Twelve hours on and twelve hours off, the daily transmissions are being closely monitored by a team of …
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Unique on many levels, woodpeckers are among my favorite birds for intense observation. Winter, spring, summer or fall, they never fail to entertain and educate. Following a busy nesting season, most species begin fledging young by mid-June. Hairy woodpeckers and …
The wild mulberry is one of my favorite summer taste treats. With this year’s mulberry crop currently reaching full maturity, it’s time to grab your bucket and head for the woods. As healthy as they are tasty, mature mulberries pack …
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