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Bird songs often indicate the presence of birds before we see them.  They can also bring back vivid memories of past observations.  Few experiences are so wonderful as hearing the trumpeting sound of sandhill cranes in flight. They are the oldest liv

Nature Walk: Sandhill Crane (Posted May 5, 2014)

Bird songs often indicate the presence of birds before we see them. They can also bring back vivid memories of...
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TODAY: Iowa By Trail launch party (Posted May 1, 2014)

The big day is finally here! Get your party helmets on and join us TONIGHT from 4:30-8:30 at the Riverwalk...
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DOWNLOAD NOW: New Iowa By Trail app (Posted May 1, 2014)

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for! The Central Iowa version of the NEW Iowa By Trail app is...
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Wordless Wednesday: Prairie Burn (Posted April 30, 2014)

“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” – Aldo Leopold, A Sand Country Almanac, 1949 Photo by INHF...
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Gear Up for Bike Month Iowa (Posted April 29, 2014)

April days are winding down and you know what that means—Bike Month is coming! Celebrate the entire month of May with Bike...
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Water birds are not all ducks, geese or herons.  Less obvious but often accompanying them are pied-billed grebes.  They are about the size of the smallest ducks, but have lobed not webbed feet for swimming.  One may see a single bird or perhaps a pai

Nature Walk: Not a Duck (Posted April 28, 2014)

Water birds are not all ducks, geese or herons. Less obvious but often accompanying them are pied-billed grebes. They are...
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Iowa By Trail: Help spread the word! (Posted April 24, 2014)

It’s official: We are only one week away from enjoying Iowa’s outdoors with the new Central Iowa version of Iowa...
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Happy Earth Day from INHF! (Posted April 22, 2014)

Every day, we’re celebrating all of the amazing land, water and wildlife Iowa has to offer. Thank you for being...
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Red-winged Blackbirds near Colo bogs

Nature Walk: Settling In (Posted April 21, 2014)

When we watch a flock of birds or a school of fish moving in unison they capture our imagination. How...
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Iowa By Trail update (Posted April 18, 2014)

INHF and Shift are working around the clock to make sure the Central Iowa version of Iowa By Trail is...
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Wordless Wednesday: Spring Flower Finds (Posted April 16, 2014)

We’ve been out enjoying the (relatively) warm weather lately and our staff is beginning to stumble on some spring blooms!...
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INHF Prescribed Burn (Posted April 15, 2014)

Last week, our Land Stewardship staff members conducted a prescribed burn at INHF’s Snyder Heritage Farm property. The team burned...
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