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“Before human settlement, wildlife species were rarely found beyond their place of evolutionary origin. Through time humans have moved plants, insects and animals to other continents around the world, known as exotic species in their new countries. S

Nature Walk: Eurasian Collared Dove (Posted February 17, 2015)

“Before human settlement, wildlife species were rarely found beyond their place of evolutionary origin. Through time humans have moved plants,...
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5 fun winter activities in REAP areas (Posted February 13, 2015)

Winter doesn’t have to be a time to stay cooped up inside. There are plenty activities to get you outdoors and...
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Lobbying to protect our natural resources (Posted February 10, 2015)

This year’s Environmental Lobby Day/REAP Day is Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organized by the Iowa Reap Alliance and the Iowa Environmental...
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“Rough-legged hawks are in the genus Buteo, with a wingspan that can exceed 4 feet. Their breeding territory is the high Arctic.  Like many other birds of prey, they tend to migrate south seasonally in search of prey with a winter range that covers t

Nature Walk: Rough-Legged Hawk (Posted February 10, 2015)

“Rough-legged hawks are in the genus Buteo, with a wingspan that can exceed 4 feet. Their breeding territory is the high...
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Improvement plan: Breen Prairie reclamation (Posted February 9, 2015)

Employees from General Mills help harvest prairie seed from the Breen Prairie north of Monticello in Jones County on Oct....
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Iowa Paddle & Pedal Expo (Posted February 4, 2015)

CanoeSport Outfitters will host the 19th annual Iowa Paddle & Pedal Expo in Indianola on Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8. The...
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“Like magic or perhaps a miracle a drop in temperature can turn rain into pristine snow falling in silence and layering every branch, twig and blade of grass.  Conifers, whether they are pines, spruces, firs or cedars seem to show it best with gently

Nature Walk: Silent Snow (Posted February 3, 2015)

“Like magic, or perhaps a miracle, a drop in temperature can turn rain into pristine snow falling in silence and...
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“On a small frozen pond the setting sun can produce dramatic reflections in surface melt water. The mirror-like surface of the water and its irregular shape are surrounded by the cold blue non-reflective surface of the ice. It is a fleeting event as

Nature Walk: Simple Reflections (Posted January 27, 2015)

“On a small frozen pond the setting sun can produce dramatic reflections in surface melt water. The mirror-like surface of...
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Folks at Faulkes: Winter Edition (Posted January 22, 2015)

Update: This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. INHF, Trees Forever, Winding Pathways, LLC. and...
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IWILL Lobby Day (Posted January 22, 2015)

Iowa's Water and Land Legacy (IWILL) Capitol Day is right around the corner: Monday, Jan. 26. Don’t miss this opportunity to advocate...
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Celebrate Iowa By Trail's Android launch at the Iowa Bike Expo (Posted January 21, 2015)

Visit INHF at the Iowa Bike Expo on Saturday, Jan. 24, and help us celebrate the launch of Iowa By Trail for Android! Since...
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Light just before sunset light has a golden hue.  It is soft, may have a reddish cast and because of its low angle causes deepening shadows to form across the land.  Here a stand of big bluestem and Indian grass accent mid-winter prairie.

Nature Walk: Golden Light (Posted January 20, 2015)

“Light just before sunset has a golden hue. It is soft, may have a reddish cast and because of its...
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