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What's Up in Iowisota (Blog)
Linda hopes to add a new blog post biweekly, to share information about Iowisota, what is happening in the woods, and whatever else comes to mind! Check back often for a fresh look.
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Weather or Not
Annual routines, like making maple syrup, are dependent on weather conditions. 2025 has been a bit unpredictable in our corner of the...
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Mar 12, 20254 min read
Silent Night
It was bitter cold at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, so I waited until evening for a solstice night hike. At 3 hours before moonrise, my...
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Dec 22, 20242 min read
Intermission
During intermission, we acquire food, chat with our friends, process what we saw in the first segment of the performance and get ready...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
Letting Go
The trees are letting go of their leaves, for this season. We are grateful for the fall rains that have finally come to recharge the soil...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read
Holding On (Part 2)
The “Hope Elm” along Highway 18 in Wisconsin is the epitome of survival; this tree has endured much but continues to “hold on”. You can...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
Holding On
Most of the forest trees are still holding on to their leaves, despite yesterday’s vicious winds that tried to tear them away. Many of...
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
Seize the Day!
These gorgeous autumn days hold promise of hillsides of brilliant color and cool crisp nights. They also hold threat of the upcoming...
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Oct 1, 20242 min read
Wild Harvest
Yesterday I was excited to pick a single green bean from my “garden”, but more excited to gather from the wild abundance around me! My...
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
Good Fruit
I had totally given up on the blackberry patch in the field south of the house. They have very robust canes with vicious thorns, and the...
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Jul 30, 20244 min read
Vacation from Paradise
Iowisota is my usual paradise, full of ecological wonders, embellished with modern day comforts. Last week I took a little vacation in a...
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Jul 16, 20243 min read
Full Swing
The “Ver-dance” of Spring and “Blur” of May have swept into a “Full Swing” of activity! We have had three events since the last post: the...
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Jun 3, 20242 min read
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