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Nature's Puzzle (Posted January 16, 2024)

“So then what does a forester do in the winter time?  You know, when the leaves are all gone and...
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Who speaks for nature? (Posted January 4, 2024)

What does advocacy for Iowa’s land, water and wildlife look like? It looks like you. When you think about the...
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Keep on Casting (Posted January 3, 2024)

Photo by Zachary Gilbert Though fall’s mild weather is behind us, you don’t necessarily need to cast aside your fishing...
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Cindy Burke pictured with INHF Stewardship interns working on her property.

The Ripple Effect (Posted December 28, 2023)

In the ten years INHF’s volunteer program has formally existed, it has engaged more than 7,000 people. Some interactions are...
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INHF Board Spotlight Susan Shullaw

INHF Board Spotlight: Susan Shullaw (Posted December 18, 2023)

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

Winter Birding (Posted December 6, 2023)

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea), a scarce winter visitor to Iowa, rests during a snow storm in northeastern Iowa. Photo by Larry...
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Meet Kate Wilson, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant (Posted December 6, 2023)

INHF is pleased to have Kate Wilson join the central Iowa stewardship team for fall and winter restoration work. Kate graduated...
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Acorn Crew: Leaves (Posted November 22, 2023)

Explore leaves with INHF's Acorn Crew The Acorn Crew is INHF's initiative to get children and families outdoors! Find more self-guided activities for...
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INHF Board Spotlight David Mackaman

INHF Board Spotlight: David Mackaman (Posted November 13, 2023)

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...
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Room for Everyone (Posted November 10, 2023)

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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Estate Planning—In the Autumn of Your Life (Posted October 20, 2023)

Autumn is a time of transition and a time for reflection. It can also be a good time for contemplative...
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Spider webs glistening in the light, photo by Larry Reis

Life at Night (Posted October 19, 2023)

Photo by Larry Reis While we return to our homes for rest after a long day, the midnight ecosystem is...
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