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Leaves background with family reading a book

Cozy books for you and your family to enjoy

As the days grow shorter and time spent indoors increases, many INHF staff members turn to the cozy comfort of a good book. Whether you're hunting for a captivating read for your own free time or need a great story to share with the kids in your life, we've gathered a list of our all-time favorites—perfect for fall, winter, or any season!

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Grey squirrel with a walnut photo by Larry Reis

Go nuts with nuts this fall

This fall, INHF predicts many happy squirrels, turkeys, deer… and KIDS! This is because many nut-bearing trees across the state are experiencing a mast crop of nuts.With the abundance of nuts, what better time to collect and explore them! With your family or on your own, try these activities the next time you find yourself in proximity to nuts.

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Periodical cicada

Summer of Cicadas

Periodical cicadas They’re here! If you haven’t heard already, parts of the U.S. will see an aligned emergence of the...
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Acorn Crew: Leaves

Explore leaves with INHF's Acorn Crew The Acorn Crew is INHF's initiative to get children and families outdoors! Find more...
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Room for Everyone

Every organization has its own set of unsung heroes — the people who put in the work behind-the-scenes without asking...
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A family collects prairie seeds.

Explore seeds this fall

Acorn Crew: Fall Seed Exploration The Acorn Crew is INHF's initiative to get children and families outdoors. Through the Acorn...
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Boreal chorus frog

Spring Peeping

Each spring, amphibians head to shallow water bodies to mate. Some years when conditions are just right, American toads will...
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