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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County
Daniel Ruf
Turin Prairie, Monona County
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Nathan Houck
We’ve helped protect over 200,000 acres of Iowa prairies, woodlands, lakes and rivers and blazed the way for Iowa’s trails.
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APR. 29, 2025
INHF is pleased to have Laura Stein join the team! Laura has amassed more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and government financial leadership, serving in financial roles with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Iowa Economic Development Authority and the National Speech and Debate Association. She is excited to bring her passion for nature and professional experience in driving financial stability to her role at INHF.
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APR. 24, 2025
The Resource Enhancement & Protection Program plays a vital role in connecting Iowans to the outdoors. REAP has supported over 15,000 projects across the state and in each of Iowa's 99 counties, and you can advocate to support REAP this legislative session!
APR. 18, 2025
INHF is pleased to have Amanda Mackey join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts throughout the growing season and into winter. While Amanda will spend the bulk of her time at INHF supporting INHF's stewardship work, you might also find her at upcoming INHF events. Join us in welcoming Amanda!
APR. 14, 2025
Humboldt County in north central Iowa is not known for an abundance of public land. But, thanks to the combined dedication of individuals and organizations committed to protecting and restoring Iowa's natural spaces, that is changing. This wildlife area now offers a peek of Iowa's wildness.
APR. 11, 2025
Molly Cutler of Des Moines and Ed Raber of Dubuque are two of the five recent additions to INHF's dedicated board of directors. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa's land, water and wildlife, INHF's board is an incredible show of dedication and expertise.
At any given time, INHF is working on 40 different protection, restoration and trail projects. Learn more about what we’re working on:
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Photo: Sylvan Runkel State Preserve by Nathan Houck
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