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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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3 days ago2 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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iowisota
Nov 262 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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iowisota
Nov 112 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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iowisota
Oct 283 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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iowisota
Oct 142 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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iowisota
Oct 12 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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iowisota
Sep 173 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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iowisota
Jul 304 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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iowisota
Jul 163 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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iowisota
Jun 32 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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iowisota
Apr 302 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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iowisota
Apr 212 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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iowisota
Apr 83 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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iowisota
Mar 242 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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