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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- Jun 30
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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 23, 2021
- 2 min
Welcome New Executive Director Niki Reynolds
Whiterock Conservancy is excited to welcome Niki Reynolds as the organization’s new Executive Director. As a former Board Member of...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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Penny Perkins, Conservation Lands Director
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
- Sep 1, 2020
- 4 min
Rails to Trails in Western Iowa by Dan Gudahl
This past Sunday Chris Van Roekel and I rode from Waukee to Coon Rapids on our bikes. We have been exploring different rails to trails...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
Green Iowa AmeriCorps at Whiterock
This week, a group from Green Iowa AmeriCorps from the University of Northern Iowa visited Whiterock Conservancy to assist with a variety...
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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
A Message From Executive Director Dan Gudahl
What happened? Is Dan still there at Whiterock? Why is leaving? Is there a crisis? Did he get fired? An Executive Director transition is...
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