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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County

Daniel Ruf

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Turin Prairie, Monona County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Nathan Houck

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  • For Nature's Stake

    For Nature's Stake

    MAY. 20, 2025

    By honoring their father and protecting the 80 acres that make up Wildin Heritage Prairie, the Wildin siblings provided crucial, diverse habitat for some of Iowa's rarest species.

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  • Meet Laura Stein, INHF's incoming Chief Financial Officer

    Meet Laura Stein, INHF's incoming Chief Financial Officer

    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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  • REAPing the Rewards

    REAPing the Rewards

    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!

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  • Meet Amanda Mackey, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant

    Meet Amanda Mackey, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant

    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!

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  • Preserving Boone Valley

    Preserving Boone Valley

    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.

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