By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – During the Trees Forever symposium in Cedar Rapids one week ago, a presentation that glowingly described the city’s upcoming greenway parks system left out one inconvenient truth. The plan not only calls for the removal of streets and sidewalks damaged in the 2008 flood, but – omitted from […]
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“An Evening in the Soil” at the Universi
Soil doesn’t get the attention that, let’s say, a new organic grocery store or seasonally focused restaurant might, but without healthy soil, you wouldn’t have those organic veggies to buy at the store or served on the menu.
Wintertime offers outdoor opportunities ...
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine Watching a bald eagle gracefully soar over meandering waters is one of the prime reasons to take a wintertime walk on the Sac & Fox Trail. The trail stretches just over 7 miles along the Cedar River and Indian Creek in southeast Cedar Rapids, where you can feel immersed in […]
Speaking for the trees in New Bohemia
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan As trees are removed at a fast pace to make way for development along Edgewood Road in northeast Cedar Rapids, a different approach is being taken in one of the city’s core neighborhoods. A majestic pin oak, estimated to be at least a century old, has an added source of protection […]
Iowa scientists concerned about spread o...
We’ve long read reports about the increased spring rains, elevated chances for flooding and other issues that accompany climate change. A new statement by scientists in Iowa now spells out the human health effects. Iowa scientists investigating climate change are concerned about new infectious diseases arising in the Midwest, as the organisms that carry them, […]
Intrastate rivalry: Cyclones outnumber H...
CEDAR RAPIDS – No one actually took a head count, but one water quality “fan” was wearing a Cyclone jacket during the “Clean Streams and Waterways” panel discussion hosted by the League of Women Voters, so in my estimation, ISU won the numbers game at today’s forum at the Indian Creek Nature Center. Before I […]
September events in Eastern Iowa: wild f...
So many wonderful eco-events are happening during September that I wanted to highlight a sampling so you can plan your month. These events are from Backyard Abundance, the Indian Creek Nature Center, Prairiewoods and Noelridge Park. Check out each group’s website for further events and find details of these September activities here:
Native wildflowers highlighted in Iowa C...
IOWA CITY – Backyard Abundance will host a free yard tour this Saturday, Aug. 2, to help residents learn how to create beautiful yards that are low-maintenance and benefit our environment. The free tour will be at the townhome of Judy Joyce, at 903 Walker Circle in Iowa City, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Healthy oak among trees to be removed fo...
UPDATE: This photo (at right) shows what remained of the once-healthy oak tree as of the end of July 2014. CEDAR RAPIDS — The Kell family is saying good-bye to their front-yard tree. It’s not torrential rains, high winds or even a lightning strike that is spelling the end for the mature pin oak. This summer’s […]
Muscatine is site of latest Emerald Ash ...
News today that Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in Muscatine brings to 11 the number of counties in Iowa where the destructive beetle has been found. Find information about previous sightings and what you can do for your trees in these stories: Tenth infestation announced Beetle found in Iowa City Advice for homeowners State quarantine […]