Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Protecting and restoring Iowa’s land, water and wildlife.

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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Internship Opportunities

INHF is now accepting applications for 2027 interns. Each summer, INHF hires nearly 20 field and office interns to learn about Iowa's native habitats, contribute to active stewardship efforts and bring INHF's work to new audiences. We offer internships in land stewardship, communications, design and grant writing. 

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Help protect a Loess Hills icon

INHF is partnering with the Loess Hills Preservation Society and the City of Council Bluffs to pursue the acquisition and permanent protection of a 29‑acre addition to the Vincent Bluff State Preserve. 

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Volunteer with INHF

Join INHF for a spring workday near you! Or, maybe you have a special skill you'd like to share to help further conservation. Let us know how you'd like to get involved. 

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Spring Branch Creek

INHF is fundraising to protect approximately 192 acres along the Spring Branch Creek coldwater trout stream near Manchester in Delaware County, adjacent to the Manchester Fish Hatchery.

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Recent
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Preserving the Bluffs

If you ask anyone in Council Bluffs, they know exactly what you’re talking about when you mention this steep, grassy hillside.  It’s a prominent feature in the...
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New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Iowa Voters Support Sales Tax Increase to Protect Water Quality and Land 

In 2010, 63% of Iowa voters approved a constitutional amendment to create the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, establishing a permanent, ded...
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INHF Board Spotlight: Brenda Mainwaring

This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa’s land,...
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Preserving the Bluffs

If you ask anyone in Council Bluffs, they know exactly what you’re talking about when you mention this steep, grassy hillside.  It’s a prominent feature in the...
Learn More on Preserving the Bluffs

New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Iowa Voters Support Sales Tax Increase to Protect Water Quality and Land 

In 2010, 63% of Iowa voters approved a constitutional amendment to create the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, establishing a permanent, ded...
Learn More on New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Iowa Voters Support Sales Tax Increase to Protect Water Quality and Land 

INHF Board Spotlight: Brenda Mainwaring

This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa’s land,...
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