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Posts by Daria Mather

A child's hand reaching for a geocache on the ground

Iowa's Outdoor Cache

Summer may be ending, but there are still many ways to discover Iowa’s outdoors after the temperature turns cool. Geocaching is a family-friendly activity that can be enjoyed wherever you are, regardless of season.

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Monarch Grant

Pollinating Partnership

Over the last few decades, the iconic Monarch butterfly population has been in peril. Their decline is due largely to...
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Photos by Ron Hulse

Birding for Beginners

Birding has seen an uptick in interest in recent months. Google searches for “birds” reached an all-time high in the...
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2020 Summer Interns

Meet INHF's 2020 Summer Interns

Statewide Land Stewardship Interns James Boatright Hometown: Des Moines, IA Favorite native plant/animal: Mayapple University: Central College Major(s): Environmental Studies:...
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Ada Hayden

Prairie Visionary

Ada Hayden was many things. A scientist, a scholar and a fierce advocate committed to protecting Iowa’s native prairies. For...
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Walk on the water side

Looking for a way to get outdoors, cool off and avoid the crowd? Try visiting a local creek for a...
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First Winter Hike

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) provides opportunities for Iowans to get outdoors and experience some of the places its supporters...
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