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A buckeye butterfly spreads its wings in Van Buren County.

Protecting pollinators with Plant.Grow.Fly. (Posted June 18, 2015)

A buckeye butterfly spreads its wings in Van Buren County. (Photo by Lora Conrad) Did you know this week is National...
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The sun sets over Wildin Prairie.

McGovern to lead tour of Kossuth County prairies (Posted June 17, 2015)

The sun sets over Wildin Heritage Prairie. (Photo by Joe McGovern) INHF President Joe McGovern will lead tours of three...
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RAVE at Ewing Park (Posted June 16, 2015)

Join INHF, City of Des Moines, and the Central Iowa Trail Association (CITA) on Thursday, June 18, to bring RAVE to one of the...
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"Water that has collected in the leaves of the cup plant after a rain or from heavy morning dew becomes a microhabitat.  It often contains insects, and may be utilized by amphibians such as this chorus frog or by small songbirds as a source of drinki

Nature Walk: Cup Plants (Posted June 15, 2015)

“Water that has collected in the leaves of the cup plant after a rain or from heavy morning dew becomes...
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Celebrate National Trails Day with a historic snack—trail mix (Posted June 6, 2015)

Photo by Cary Bass-Deschenes on Flickr via Creative Commons. No changes were made. Happy National Trails Day! We know you're gearing up to get...
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World Environment Day (Posted June 5, 2015)

On behalf of all of us here at INHF, we just wanted thank you on World Environment Day for your generous support...
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Summer Solstice Picnic on the Prairie (Posted June 4, 2015)

Are you ready for a potluck? Join INHF on Saturday, June 20, for the Summer Solstice Farmer Picnic at Willis Farm in...
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Honoring Mark Ackelson at Pro H2O (Posted June 2, 2015)

Mark Ackelson served as INHF president from 1994–2013. Former INHF president Mark Ackelson will be recognized for his early leadership...
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"Downy Phlox (Phlox pilosa) varies from pure white to a deep reddish pink.  Like many other prairie plants it does best with companions.  Here a sedge is growing up within the plant.  Companion plants may give needed support or the competition for ro

Nature Walk: Downy Phlox (Posted June 1, 2015)

“Downy phlox (Phlox pilosa) varies from pure white to a deep reddish pink. Like many other prairie plants, it does...
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Inman says goodbye to INHF (Posted June 1, 2015)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Director of Communications Hannah Inman announced May 4 that she was leaving INHF at the end of the month to spend more time with her family and help with their family business.

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Wordless Wednesday – Yawning Fox Pup (Posted May 27, 2015)

Photo by Carl Kurtz
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"Thrushes such as the Eastern Bluebird and the Swainson's Thrush may respond to human disturbances to search for insects.  In this case some scattered trees over recently mowed grass was a feeding bonanza.  Perching on low branches they dropped to th

Nature Walk: Thrushes (Posted May 26, 2015)

“Thrushes such as the Eastern Bluebird and the Swainson's Thrush may respond to human disturbances to search for insects. In...
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