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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
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JUL. 23, 2024
Do you enjoy splashing in creeks, floating in the river, or going to the beach? You're not the only one! Next time you're by water, keep an eye out for some of Iowa's native animals that live in aquatic habitats and take our Water Wonders Bingo with you!
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JUL. 19, 2024
What flora and fauna do you think best represent Iowa? INHF staff and board share their picks.
JUL. 18, 2024
Rylan Boyer joins the INHF team as the new Volunteer Coordinator and is excited to continue to grow the volunteer program across the state, focusing on strategic outreach and communicating the INHF mission to all!
JUL. 15, 2024
You've probably heard the terms “non-native” or “invasive.” These words were most likely used to indicate that a species is generally negative and doesn't belong. Many think that these words are synonymous, and they are often mistakenly used interchangeably. Learn the difference between this nomenclature here.
JUL. 12, 2024
An INHF conservation easement landowner has a new take on land stewardship with inspiration from the animals who used to roam the landscape
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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