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CONSERVATION.  EDUCATION.  COMMUNITY.

Giant Sunflower!

On the bird walk this morning [two of us got a walk in between showers, EM walked over to a large sunflower and asked me how tall it was.   I estimated 12 1/2 foot tall. It is either Giant Sunflower [Helianthus grosseserratus] or Sawtooth sunflower [Helianthus...

Birders Stimulate Economy

Rare Birds Stimulate Economy by Rick Hollis Two unusual birds are being seen around Iowa, and I want to take a moment to point out that birds like this stimulate the economy as birders from all over the state [and in some cases beyond] drive to see them.  The birders...

Results of the 20th annual Iowa City Butterfly Count

Results of the 20th annual Iowa City Butterfly Count by Rick Hollis   The 20th annual Iowa City Butterfly Count was held Monday, 7/23. It was shifted from the normal Saturday date because of the weather. Frank Olsen and Chris Edwards conducted the annual Iowa...