Monarchs, toads, dragonflies and the joy of discovery
A generous grant from the Marion County Community Foundation has allowed the Friends of Big Rock Park to offer several programs this...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Jul 23
- 1 min
A grant and a thank-you
July 11, 2024 Thank-you to the Marion County Community Foundation. They have given the Friends of Big Rock Park a grant to continue our...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Jun 4
- 2 min
More but Different Net Results
We initiated June 1 with another multigenerational crowd eager to learn about the natural wonders of Pella’s Big Rock Park. Marion County...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- May 28
- 3 min
Net Results
A memorable Memorial Day Weekend began at Pella’s Big Rock Park with Dr. Paulina Mena orchestrating a nature foray for an enthusiastic...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- May 20
- 3 min
The Importance of Being a Tree Hugger
The Importance of Being a Tree Hugger “People want to be connected to the natural world,” says biologist Paul Weihe. Connecting with...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Owl Orb Season is here!
Are you ready to search for an orb? Here's the scoop: First, a huuuuge THANK YOU to Professor Brian Roberts and his art students at...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Just Pull It
As spring returns to Big Rock Park, you'll see some delicate plants along the trail. Some are our beloved native ephemerals. One is...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Dec 10, 2023
- 2 min
Rock On
The big rock was deposited here in Pella about 500,000 to 720,000 years ago. It's fun to imagine what might have climbed on it since it...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Oct 6, 2023
- 1 min
The Stillness of Autumn
As we move into autumn and the days earnestly become shorter, there's still plenty of time to enjoy Big Rock Park. Birdsongs have given...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
Big, Wild, Wonderful News!
September 21, 2023 Big Rock Park was Pella Preservation Trust's Historic Landmark Award Winner this year! We're thrilled and you should...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Jul 29, 2023
- 2 min
Of Owls and Orbs
If you didn’t have enough reason to visit Big Rock Park, the Directors have added a fun summer twist—hidden glass orbs. If you find one,...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Jun 12, 2023
- 4 min
Hidden in the water
A child’s quick eyes and soft footfall helped her catch (and release) this American toad at Big Rock Park. In May, the final 2023 spring...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- May 27, 2023
- 4 min
The Importance of Being Ephemeral
If you want to understand how living populations work together, a walk through Big Rock Park to view the spring ephemerals will do it....
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- May 1, 2023
- 3 min
Orchestrated Frenzy: Birds of Big Rock Park
On April 29, a band of nature lovers met with Dr. Russ Benedict to learn about the birds of Big Rock Park. The Central College naturalist...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Apr 25, 2023
- 3 min
The Magnificent Splendor of Native Bees
If you want to see bees, find a flowery meadow above 50 degrees F with no wind. April 23 was not one of these days. It was cold and...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Spring Events 2023
Enjoy these events with our team of experts. Get to know the park and celebrate spring! Marion County Community Foundation and Pella...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Apr 5, 2023
- 1 min
Story Map
Get to know the park better using this Interactive Guide. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4159ad0642ad453fb557b294fb59895f
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Mar 27, 2023
- 3 min
Refugia Faith in Pella, the City of Refuge
Friends of Big Rock Park joined with Central College, the Pella Public Library, and Pella’s Second Reformed Church to host Dr. Debra...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Mar 14, 2023
- 2 min
As You Like It
This month, it was time to test the creek for arsenic since arsenic is common in Iowa soil and water. Arsenic occurs naturally and has...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
- Feb 22, 2023
- 1 min
Big Rock in Winter
In December, the water in Big Rock Creek was still showing signs of human run off. This past month, the water was tested again and it...
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The Friends of Big Rock work in conjunction with the City of Pella to maintain this natural treasure for all who visit it now and into the future.
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