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Jul 30
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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rebeccaclair

Jul 21
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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rebeccaclair

Jul 13
1 min

2020 Whiterock Ultra

This weekend was the second annual Whiterock Ultra. Runners could choose to race either 50 kilometers or 50 miles through the Whiterock t...

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rebeccaclair

Jul 6
1 min

2020 Iowa Gravel Classic

This weekend Whiterock Conservancy hosted the Iowa Gravel Classic. Cyclists rode 100 kilometers on the gravel county roads, starting and...

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rebeccaclair

Jul 2
1 min

Come Hang Out!

In order to become an Eagle Scout, a Scout has to complete a service project that benefits the community. It should demonstrate the Scout...

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rebeccaclair

Jun 19
1 min

Take on the Trails!

The weather is good and the trails are open! Challenge yourself by completing every trail with Whiterock Conservancy's new program, Take ...

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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier

Apr 1
2 min

2020 Photo Contest

Enter your favorite pictures of Whiterock Conservancy for the 2020 photo contest. Judges include: Ty Smedes, nationally recognized outdoo...

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Barbra Jotzke-Torrier

Mar 24
2 min

Experiencing Nature during Covid 19

At this point Whiterock Conservancy is open and we hope you continue to visit in order to take the mental and physical health benefits.

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Whiterock Conservancy

Mar 10
1 min

Goat Herd Update!

In 2019 we began our herd of “invasive species fighters.” A recent article published by Practical Farmers of Iowa highlighted a variety o...

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Whiterock Conservancy

Jan 15
4 min

Whiterock Conservancy: An Iowa Phenomenon!

Aldo Leopold stated that “To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering. “ Growing up on a small farm in s...

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