Reinvigorating a Native Playscape at Greenwood Elementary
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At Greenwood Elementary School in Des Moines, students do not rely on field trips alone to explore Iowa’s native ecosystems–they play among... Read More
Landowner, Electric Utility, and County Conservation Partner in Oak Savanna Restoration
It started ordinarily enough, with a call from regional transmission utility ITC Midwest. The trees on Paul Hertz’s farm near Nevada, Iowa... Read More
Following Pasture Transformation, Wildflowers and Monarch Butterflies Make a Comeback
When Nathan and Sarah Anderson decided to switch to a rotational grazing system, it was mainly a financial decision. “We wanted to... Read More
Growing Chestnuts, Using Swales to Capture and Redirect Rainfall
After 30 years of living and working in Dallas, LuAnn and Tony Colosimo were ready for a change. “We examined our options,... Read More
Restoring Ecological History in Humboldt County
Just outside of the small, north-central Iowa town of Dakota City, the Humboldt County Historical Museum has curated a stunning collection of... Read More
Cultivating a Thriving, Walkable Woodland that Will Endure for Generations
In the fall of 2016, Ione Cleverley had been reflecting on her 50 years of land ownership and knew it was time... Read More
Farm Manager Connects Clients with Conservation Opportunities
Janet and Richard Andre wanted to do something about the monarchs. Continent-wide, this butterfly’s population has fallen by 80% in just 30... Read More
Tagtows Reconstruct Iowa’s Ecological Legacy with Native Wetland, Trees, Prairie
It was 1994, and Kelly and Angie could not wait to get out of the city. They had both grown up in... Read More
Restoring Family Farm Diversity with Organic Crops, Prairie, and Wetlands
Since the Lehman family purchased their farm in 1869, there has been a dramatic change in the landscape near Alleman, Iowa.... Read More
Improving Habitat for Wildlife in an Urban Forest
Laura and Shawn Lewis selected their home in Ames for its proximity to campus and downtown, and the characteristics of the house... Read More