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Iowa Great Lakes Trail

Trail Tuesday: Iowa Great Lakes (Posted November 11, 2014)

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Moss, Common

Nature Walk: Common Moss (Posted November 10, 2014)

“Common mosses generally appear as a soft green carpet growing on rotting logs, rocks such as limestone or sandstone, on...
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ISU Grad Students carry a land lover's dreams to the next generation (Posted November 7, 2014)

On Saturday, Ryan and I were excited to host our 4th volunteer day with graduate students in Iowa State University's...
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Nature Walk: Woodland Edges (Posted November 5, 2014)

“Woodlands gradually grow in size as species such as smooth sumac move outward into prairie edges and trees such as...
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Fairfield Loop

Trail Tuesday: Fairfield Trail Loop (Posted November 4, 2014)

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Marbled Orbweb Spider

Wordless Wednesday – The Marbled Orbweaver Spider (Posted October 29, 2014)

INHF is getting in the Halloween spirit. The marbled orbweaver is a frighteningly beautiful spider that lurks in trees, shrubs...
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chichaqua

Trail Tuesday: Chichaqua Valley Trail (Posted October 28, 2014)

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Cottonwood Leaves

Nature Walk: Cottonwood Leaves (Posted October 27, 2014)

“Our view of autumn color easily varies from a scenic wall of gold and red on a woodland hillside to...
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Iowa trails receive grant approval (Posted October 24, 2014)

On Tuesday, October 14th the Iowa Transportation Commission released news that the High Trestle Trail has received another piece of funding. The $782,500 grant...
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Fall Colors

Wordless Wednesday – Fall (Posted October 22, 2014)

Fall is winding down. Get outdoors and explore your favorite spots this weekend! Where’s your favorite spot to see fall...
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WABASH

Trail Tuesday: Wabash Trace Nature Trail (Posted October 21, 2014)

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Nashville Warblers

Nature Walk: Nashville Warblers (Posted October 20, 2014)

“Most warblers, which feed primarily on insects, have migrated south from the northern states by mid-October. The Orange-crowned Nashville, pictured...
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