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July 24, 2012
Useless Introductions: Poison Ivy (Posted July 24, 2012)
There are only a few things that can ruin your day on the trails and that is poison ivy. At...
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July 23, 2012
Nature Walk: Hairy Woodpecker (Posted July 23, 2012)
If you are familiar with woodpeckers, the hairy is about twice the size of a downy woodpecker with a longer...
July 20, 2012
15 Seconds of Rainy Afternoon Serenity (Posted July 20, 2012)
On a rainy Friday afternoon we headed to Thomas Mitchell Park to check out some of the great work the...
July 18, 2012
Useless Introductions: Animal Tracks (Posted July 18, 2012)
Imagine this: you’re out on one of Iowa’s fantastic trails and you happen upon a cluster of tracks. What animal...
July 16, 2012
Nature Walk: Wild Prairie Crabapple (Posted July 16, 2012)
On woodland edges and in open prairies one may still find wild prairie crabapples. As a deciduous tree they are...
July 12, 2012
Staff Summer Reading Picks – Part II (Posted July 12, 2012)
Earlier this week we published the first installment of our INHF staff summer reading list, but we still have five...
July 11, 2012
15 Seconds of Prairie Serenity (Posted July 11, 2012)
Even during the busiest of weeks, it’s important to take a few moments to yourself and relax. INHF would love...
July 10, 2012
10 Summer Reading Staff Picks (Posted July 10, 2012)
Summer is the perfect time to relax outdoors with a great book and learn more about a subject you’re passionate...
July 9, 2012
Nature Walk: Soldier Beetle (Posted July 9, 2012)
We usually think of bees and butterflies as the major pollinators, however, there is an entire world of other insects...
July 9, 2012
Reflections on a Gift of Land (Posted July 9, 2012)
Rarely can we enjoy a place and time chock-full of gratitude. I wish everyone could have been with me at...
July 6, 2012
Top 10 Accessories for the Trails – Part 2 (Posted July 6, 2012)
Last week we brought you five of our favorite gadgets for exploring the trails. Now here are five more accessories...
July 5, 2012
5 tips to help make your estate planning successful (Posted July 5, 2012)
It's easy to put off big decisions, such as who will own the land after you, but making that decision...
