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September 2, 2014
Prairie Awakening Celebration (Posted September 2, 2014)
Join the Dallas County Conservation Board this Saturday, September 6th to hear the story of the Ioway Nation through music,...
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August 29, 2014
Nature Walk: Sweet Coneflowers (Posted August 29, 2014)
“Sweet Coneflowers are found in moist prairie swales. They are perennial, can be 5 feet in height and have dramatic...
August 28, 2014
Together, for the Land (Posted August 28, 2014)
Join Iowa’s five land trusts to celebrate land protection in Iowa — come for the volunteer day; stay for live...
August 27, 2014
Wordless Wednesday – Joe-Pye Weed (Posted August 27, 2014)
The field pictured above is filled with Joe-Pye weed. The name is deceiving, but this plant is actually an Iowa native perennial....
August 26, 2014
Land Stewardship Interns Wrap Up the Summer (Posted August 26, 2014)
Unfortunately, the statewide and blufflands summer land stewardship internship program has come to an end, and all interns have headed...
August 25, 2014
Nature Walk: Wild Plum (Posted August 25, 2014)
“Wild plums are short far as trees go, often no more than 12 feet in height. They also generally appear...
August 22, 2014
David Zahrt: Climate March (Posted August 22, 2014)
David Zahrt with staff members Lisa Hein, Diane Graves, Anita O’Gara and Cheri Grauer On August 11, David Zahrt visited the...
August 21, 2014
Through Your Lens: Students and Kids (Posted August 21, 2014)
Grab your cameras and start shooting! Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation announces our second “Through Your Lens” photo contest. You’re never...
August 20, 2014
Wordless Wednesday: Garden Spider (Posted August 20, 2014)
Garden Spiders, argiope aurantia, are found in sunny areas that contain plants, which are prime places for forming circular webs....
August 18, 2014
Nature Walk: Black Bird in Flight (Posted August 18, 2014)
“The art of bird identification is in the details. Here we have two large black birds in flight, a double-crested...
August 15, 2014
Prairie Rescue & Good Food (Posted August 15, 2014)
It’s true! Prairies are hot in the summer, but this season is also one of the best times to see...
August 14, 2014
Iowa By Trail Jersey Contest Winners (Posted August 14, 2014)
RAGBRAI was an amazing week! Thank you to those who visited the Iowa By Trail booth to learn about our...
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