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Greta Solbrig

April 16, 2024

Light pollution: how artificial light threatens nature (and us) (Posted April 16, 2024)

Stars illuminating the night sky signal rest for diurnal species and play for nocturnal ones. But do artificial stars have...

View of the rolling hills on the farm, with old schoolhouse in the background.

Brianne Sanchez

April 9, 2024

Working lands in working hands (Posted April 9, 2024)

When brothers Dennis and Stephen McLaughlin reminisce about growing up as “farm kids” in Madison County, many of their memories...

INHF Author

March 19, 2024

INHF Board Spotlight: Gilda Boyer (Posted March 19, 2024)

Gilda hails from the eastern part of the state where she attended Cornell College and built her life with husband Barry Boyer. Together, they’ve worked hard to transform their dream property — adjacent to public land — in Linn County, transitioning the 30 acres back to sand prairie and oak savanna. Its scenery and sunsets make it her favorite place to get outdoors.

Photo for The Nature of Iowa: From INHF's Ackelson Fellow

Camilla Price

March 15, 2024

The Nature of Iowa: From INHF's Ackelson Fellow (Posted March 15, 2024)

As a transplanted Texan, I’ve learned that parks, trails, and wildlife areas matter wherever you are. My name is Camilla,...

Greta Solbrig

March 15, 2024

Iowa's past holds lessons (Posted March 15, 2024)

Having grown up in a family with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activities, Cathy Irvine has spent her life...

Bill threatening parks, trails and wildlife areas unlikely to advance in Legislature (Posted March 13, 2024)

We are pleased to share that the House State Government Committee declined to consider Senate File 2324 this morning, meaning the bill...

Anna Gray

February 27, 2024

Bill that threatens parks, trails and wildlife areas advances to the House (Posted February 27, 2024)

The Iowa Senate passed SF 2324 with a 30-17 vote on Wednesday, February 28th. This bill would restrict opportunities to grow Iowa’s...

INHF Author

February 15, 2024

INHF Board Spotlight: Paul Morf (Posted February 15, 2024)

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...

Anna Gray

February 12, 2024

Action Alert: Bills threaten future parks, trails and wildlife areas (Posted February 12, 2024)

UPDATE 2/13: Senate Study Bill 3129 passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Contact your Senator now and let them know...