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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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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
Ready or not, here May comes!
The frenzied verdance of April has quickly come to an end, and we face an equally active May. We have 3 opportunities on the Iowisota...
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Apr 30, 20242 min read
"Verdance"
The fresh dance of trees and plants in spring is SO special it deserves a special word, so this one is my own creation: ver·dance...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read
Opening Acts of Nature’s Spring Performance!
Just as a theater starts you off with some advertisements, I’m starting you off with a few announcements: There are still spaces...
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Apr 8, 20243 min read
Can you see me now?
I’m figuring out how to systematically inform subscribers of new blog posts. This will help you all to see us better. This is my first...
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Mar 24, 20242 min read
It's Time!
It’s time to get your ticket if you want a spot in the April 27 Spring Wildflower and Foraging Event. There are only 20 spots. Go to the...
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Mar 15, 20242 min read
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