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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Jim Wooley Family Tract

INHF is partnering with Pheasants Forever to protect 422 acres of land adjacent to Heritage Hills Wildlife Management Area in Madison and Clarke counties. The site includes over 180 acres of woodland and 160 acres of grassland. The grasslands will provide critical habitat for bird species and other wildlife.

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Arnolds Park Project

Thanks to pledges and donations, INHF and our partners were able to protect 73 acres of undeveloped land on the edge of Arnolds Park. 

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Help us protect Brenton Slough

In partnership with Polk County Conservation and the Brenton Family, INHF has purchased 1,113 acres located in Polk and Dallas counties commonly called the Brenton Slough. In an area undergoing rapid change and growth, conservation of such a large, established natural area is rare.

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INHF Welcomes New Staff This Fall

INHF welcomed three individuals to our team this fall! Get to know them in their bios below. Amanda Acton, Grants Coordinator Amanda is originally fro...
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A Relict Reclaimed

The Gray family started its ties with a diverse property — a 72-acre Loess Hills parcel with west-facing slopes overlooking the broad Little Sioux River...
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Why We Love Leaf Litter

Fall is its own kind of fun: leaves changing colors, pumpkins, apple cider and giant leaf piles to jump into. Once we’re done with our fun, sometimes we...
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INHF Welcomes New Staff This Fall

INHF welcomed three individuals to our team this fall! Get to know them in their bios below. Amanda Acton, Grants Coordinator Amanda is originally fro...
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A Relict Reclaimed

The Gray family started its ties with a diverse property — a 72-acre Loess Hills parcel with west-facing slopes overlooking the broad Little Sioux River...
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Why We Love Leaf Litter

Fall is its own kind of fun: leaves changing colors, pumpkins, apple cider and giant leaf piles to jump into. Once we’re done with our fun, sometimes we...
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