Posts by Kerri Sorrell
May 6, 2013
Nature Walk: Warblers in the Snow (Posted May 6, 2013)
During our recent snowy weather, we observed warblers, which are basically insectivorous, feeding along our melted gravel driveway and in...
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May 3, 2013
DIY Acorn Bird Feeder (Posted May 3, 2013)
Courtesy of http://www.designsponge.com/ We love acorns here at INHF so we were very excited when we stumbled across this DIY...
May 2, 2013
Opening of McFarlane Park Bridge (Posted May 2, 2013)
McFarlane Bridge It’s a celebration! On Saturday, May 4th, join in the festivities for the grand opening of the McFarlane...
May 1, 2013
Des Moines Farmers' Market returns (Posted May 1, 2013)
This Saturday, May 4th, marks the return of one of our capital city’s most popular attractions: the downtown Des Moines...
April 30, 2013
Spirit Knoll Nature Hike (Posted April 30, 2013)
Spirit Knoll property Join INHF and the Loess Hills Audubon Society for a rare opportunity to tour the Spirit Knoll...
April 29, 2013
Nature Walk: Perfect Camouflage (Posted April 29, 2013)
Mottled plumages of birds such as the brown creeper offer perfect camouflage. Creepers are tiny birds (less than six inches...
April 26, 2013
Pasque Flowers in Bloom (Posted April 26, 2013)
Pasque flower It’s springtime in Iowa! INHF Land Stewardship Assistant Ryan Schmidt snapped this photo of a Pasque flower, one...
April 24, 2013
6 ways to make Earth Day last (Posted April 24, 2013)
Greetings, everyone! Here at INHF, we know that Earth Day isn’t just a holiday – it’s a way of life....
April 22, 2013
Nature Walk: Hermit Thrush (Posted April 22, 2013)
From a distance it may be difficult to distinguish a buff-brown Hermit Thrush from the fallen leaves in an un-raked...
April 19, 2013
Outdoor Journey for Girls (Posted April 19, 2013)
Does your daughter (or someone you know) love the outdoors? The Outdoor Journey for Girls (OJ) — a 3-day, 2-night...
April 18, 2013
INHF president transition (Posted April 18, 2013)
Mark Ackelson, president of INHF and president emeritus starting May 1. Photo by Jessica Rilling. Written by INHF President Mark...
April 17, 2013
Photographer spotlight: Kip Ladage (Posted April 17, 2013)
With a keen eye and love of Iowa’s natural beauty, Kip Ladage has become an avid outdoor photographer and regular...
