Sustainable Agriculture at Whiterock Conservancy
By: Emily Rossiter Did you know that that United States loses 11 tons of topsoil per acre each year? However, the United States...
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mconrad59
Aug 24, 20235 min read
My Time at Whiterock Conservancy
A blog post written by Green Iowa AmeriCorps service member, Emily Rossiter Let me start this blog post by introducing myself. There’s a...
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srossetti7
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Birds at Whiterock Conservancy by Lindsey Gapinski
When you think of Iowa, you probably don’t immediately think of wetlands. You might think about corn, or even tallgrass prairie, but...
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srossetti7
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Discovering Whiterock Conservancy
Guest Blog Post by Whiterock Conservancy Marketing Director, Shae Rossetti I first heard of Whiterock Conservancy in 2015, when I was the...
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learn831
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Identify Plant Species at the Historic Garst Farmstead with Our Key Out Guide!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to identify plants or animals on your own, but aren't quite sure where to start? Learn the process with...
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learn831
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Invasive Species at Whiterock Conservancy
Land management efforts at Whiterock Conservancy supports a multitude of ecosystems and sensitive species across its 5,500 acres....
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learn831
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Look Up! Summer 2022 Astronomy Sights
Tucked between Des Moines and Omaha, this region of the state has some of the darkest skies in Iowa. Whiterock Conservancy’s dark skies...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Deer Hunt Closures December 4-5
Star Field Campground, River Campground (except for day parking) and all trails East of Fig Avenue will be closed Saturday, December 4...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Oct 20, 20213 min read
3 Poisonous Plants to Avoid at Whiterock Conservancy
By: Susan Hill Poison Ivy How to identify: Grows in a group of three leaves, called leaflets. Leaflets may have a small “thumb” where the...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Healthy Soil
Why is soil health a critical aspect of Agriculture? Watch this video to learn about soil aggregate stability and the Garst family's...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Aug 10, 20213 min read
Historic Brutsche Log Cabin
Matt, Michael, and Bob Brutsche in front of their ancestral log cabin. This Friday, Robert Brutsche and his sons, Matt and Michael, drove...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Annual Iowa Gravel Classic
Great Weather and Turnout at Iowa Gravel Classic Whiterock Conservancy hosted the 3rd annual Iowa Gravel Classic this weekend. The event...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
May 6, 20211 min read
2021 Slow Sunday Drives!
Bring your ATV/UTV and experience the beauty of Whiterock during one - or multiple - of these five Slow Sunday Drives. May 23 - CANCELLED...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Freland Departs Whiterock Conservancy
It is with sadness that we announce that Chris Freland has departed from her post as Executive Director to take a position working in...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Conservation Lands Manager Position
Job Title: Conservation Lands Manager, Whiterock Conservancy Position Description Reports directly to: Executive Director Status:...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Communication Intern for Summer 2021
Communication Intern Position (Paid) Whiterock Conservancy is a 5,500 acre non-profit land trust located in West Central Iowa. Interested...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Dec 30, 20202 min read
Winter Adventures
Long Creek Trail offers vistas of the Middle Raccoon River that you don’t get with the full canopy cover of summer.
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Dec 26, 20202 min read
Temple Grandin Cattle Chute
“Come on Ladies, Let’s go.” Kent and Kyle Musfeldt were guiding their cattle into the corral in front of the barn. The Musfeldt’s are...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Trails/Campgrounds Closed December 5-7
The trails East of Fig Avenue are closed for the opening of deer season December 5-7. Starfield Campground is closed. River Campground is...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Chris Freland Joins Whiterock
Whiterock Conservancy is thrilled to welcome Chris Freland as its next Executive Director. Chris follows Dan Gudahl, who served four...
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