I don’t have a favorite wildflower. But if I did, it might be Silphium laciniatum. Commonly called ‘compass plant,” the …
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I don’t have a favorite wildflower. But if I did, it might be Silphium laciniatum. Commonly called ‘compass plant,” the …
Several species of wading birds, especially herons and egrets, make Eastern Iowa their home in warmer months. They are larger, …
During the recent dry spell, my two favorite rivers, the Wapsipinicon and Maquoketa, have fallen to wader-friendly levels, presenting an …
‘Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” My father-in-law loves that line. He’s the only one I’ve …
Sunsets are for contemplation. Our star’s daily descent not only organizes life from day to night, it reorganizes the mind …
QUASQUETON – After 35 years’ gardening in the geographic center of this Buchanan County town, I am at last confronted …
While many of the shorebirds are not as vibrant as the songbirds of the forests, they make up for the …
The good, the bad and the ugly pretty well describes the insects that delight or affright as I make my …
Most people who spend much time outdoors, myself included, feel strong connections with nature. Such felt connections are often left …
Perhaps the most stunning of Iowa birds is the scarlet tanager. Little can compare to the flashes of red seen …
ANAMOSA – Across the world, animals are becoming endangered, including several in Iowa. ‘The best things Iowans can do to …
MOBRIDGE, S.D. – Fishing, a form of relaxation for many, has always been anything but for me. If it were …
One trout is enough to put a smile on a boy’s face. One trout is not enough for a family …
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