Restoration

Opportunity in Disaster: Sowing Seeds of Change

By Executive Director John Myers Published October 21, 2020 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette   Troubling events like the pandemic and derecho challenge us all, but they also provide a […]

The Sunny Side of the Derecho: Ecological Advantages

By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft   If you had asked me in July what the biggest problems facing our forests are, I would have said: Lack of sunlight. […]

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Where’s Old Henry?

We’re asked this so often, Jan decided to update everyone on Old Henry: A frequent question posed to Nature Center staff is, “Is Old Henry still here?” Well, yes and […]

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Otters Spotted on Slippery Slide!

Jan took a group of snowshoers on a hike last week and spotted something unexpected! Here’s here report: Rivers otters, playful creatures that they are, have take advantage of recent […]

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Wild Rice in our Wetland

Land and Facilities Steward Jean Wiedenheft was out recently in search of wild rice in our wetland and makes this report. When the Lynch Wetland was initially planted in 1999, […]

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