Bringing the park to others
One enjoyable aspect of the Marion County Community Foundation Grant has been bringing Big Rock Park to those who can't make it to our...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
Oct 62 min read
Big Rock Park's Native Roots
Randy Rolffs (above) gave a fascinating and memorable program on October 5th, the last program in our series this year. About 40 people...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
Sep 291 min read
Rocks for all Ages
Saturday was a beautiful day for some inspirational and relaxing rock painting lead by artist Tilly Woodward. (click the link to see...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
Sep 251 min read
Seen--and photographed--at Big Rock Park
photo by Thomas Weihe Sunset and sunrise hours and sightly overcast days are best for photographing nature. Overhead sunlight creates...
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Friends of Big Rock Park
Sep 92 min read
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 231 min read
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 42 min read
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 283 min read
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 203 min read
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 52 min read
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 292 min read
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 9, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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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