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You're Invited! Iowa By Trail launch party – May 1st

Join us on May 1st for the big celebration of Iowa By Trail’s Central Iowa launch! The party features local...
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“Like” Iowa By Trail on Facebook

It’s Spring in Iowa and you know what that means: We’re almost a month away from the launch of the...
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Spring land work

Last week, INHF staff were working at our Mathes property in Marion County. They snapped a few pictures to remember...
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In ponds with thick layers of ice the first major spring thaw makes few changes unless melt-water floats the ice sheet.  Dry prairie potholes, however, become instant open water ponds for migrating waterfowl and spring peepers or chorus frogs.  If bl

Nature Walk: Meltwater Ponds

In ponds with thick layers of ice the first major spring thaw makes few changes unless melt-water floats the ice...
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Can you name that bird?

Trivia time! The Minnesota DNR has put together an interactive poster to help people of all ages brush up on...
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Save the date: Bike Trail Tourism Conference on April 10

Bike enthusits and city planners, save the date! The “Bike Trail Tourism – Getting More Out of Your Trail” conference...
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Snow wings

In winter, you have to look a little closer to find the beauty in our natural areas. Sometimes the smallest...
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Every yard has likely hosted a flock of dark-eyed juncos during the winter.  They are members of the sparrow family with a white breast, white outer tail feathers, a slate gray or brown plumage above and a light pink bill.  Flocks of tree sparrows or

Nature Walk: Dark-eyed Junco

Every yard has likely hosted a flock of dark-eyed juncos during the winter. They are members of the sparrow family...
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INHF celebrates Gift to Iowa's Future Day at the capitol

On Tuesday, INHF staff and partners were honored at Gift to Iowa’s Future Day, which celebrated contributions that Iowa landowners...
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A tribute to Gary Tonhouse

On Feb. 14, we lost one of Iowa’s best nature photographers. Gary Tonhouse was a contributor to INHF’s calendar and...
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Waterfowl, such as Canada geese are well adapted to withstand the worst of winter's cold.  Flocks of birds can often be seen sitting on the ice or helping maintain a patch of open water in an otherwise frozen lake. Throughout the day small and large

Nature Walk: In Flight

Waterfowl such as Canada geese are well adapted to withstand the worst of winter's cold. Flocks of birds can often...
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Iowa By Trail preview

Last night our friends at Shift Interactive stopped by to give us a preview of the new Iowa By Trail...
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