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Story and photos with a spotlight on land donor Judith Bechtum

Humans like to toss all kinds of things into our yards for birds to use. Hair from a brush, freshly groomed dog fur, scrap bits of sewing projects, dryer lint. We like to help and we like to think of nestlings cozied up in a soft, warm home, but not everything is as helpful as we’d like.

Since baby birds deserve a soft, warm, and safe nest, it’s important to know what’s safe and what isn’t.

Learn how excess light is affecting our world. 

Incoming INHF Board Chair David Brown shares his thoughts as he assumes his new role. 

Each spring brings back birds we haven’t seen since they left Iowa last fall. April – May is a great time to watch your backyard, your favorite park or the playground at school for the return of our feathered friends.

Hannah Hageman and Jessica Paul sign on as temporary Field Assistants.

Now accepting photo submissions for the 2027 INHF calendar

INHF is excited to introduce Tanner Bouchard — as our first Lakes Area Land Stewardship Director, Tanner will be a permanent staff presence focused on stewardship and conservation of INHF-protected lands in northwest Iowa through direct land restoration planning and management activities.

INHF works with landowners across the state using a variety of methods to permanently protect their land's special natural features. 

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is pleased to introduce Greg Schmitt as INHF’s Eastern Iowa Community Engagement Coordinator. This position will enhance INHF’s presence in the Eastern Iowa region, developing partner and community relationships.

Did you know that out of approximately 250 owl species found worldwide, there are only 9 that call Iowa home?

Beavers are talented engineers — try this experiment to see how hard they work!