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Posts by Kerri Sorrell

yellow-rumped warbler

Nature Walk: Warblers in the Snow

During our recent snowy weather, we observed warblers, which are basically insectivorous, feeding along our melted gravel driveway and in...
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DIY Acorn Bird Feeder

DIY Acorn Bird Feeder

Courtesy of http://www.designsponge.com/ We love acorns here at INHF so we were very excited when we stumbled across this DIY...
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McFarlane Bridge

Opening of McFarlane Park Bridge

McFarlane Bridge It’s a celebration! On Saturday, May 4th, join in the festivities for the grand opening of the McFarlane...
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Opening Day

Des Moines Farmers' Market returns

This Saturday, May 4th, marks the return of one of our capital city’s most popular attractions: the downtown Des Moines...
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Spirit Knoll property

Spirit Knoll Nature Hike

Spirit Knoll property Join INHF and the Loess Hills Audubon Society for a rare opportunity to tour the Spirit Knoll...
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brown creeper

Nature Walk: Perfect Camouflage

Mottled plumages of birds such as the brown creeper offer perfect camouflage. Creepers are tiny birds (less than six inches...
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Pasque Flowers in Bloom

Pasque Flowers in Bloom

Pasque flower It’s springtime in Iowa! INHF Land Stewardship Assistant Ryan Schmidt snapped this photo of a Pasque flower, one...
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Yogurt Containers

6 ways to make Earth Day last

Greetings, everyone! Here at INHF, we know that Earth Day isn’t just a holiday – it’s a way of life....
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buff-brown Hermit Thrush

Nature Walk: Hermit Thrush

From a distance it may be difficult to distinguish a buff-brown Hermit Thrush from the fallen leaves in an un-raked...
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Outdoor Journey for Girls

Does your daughter (or someone you know) love the outdoors? The Outdoor Journey for Girls (OJ) — a 3-day, 2-night...
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INHF president transition

Mark Ackelson, president of INHF and president emeritus starting May 1. Photo by Jessica Rilling. Written by INHF President Mark...
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Photographer spotlight: Kip Ladage

With a keen eye and love of Iowa’s natural beauty, Kip Ladage has become an avid outdoor photographer and regular...
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