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February 24, 2014
Nature Walk: Snowing (Posted February 24, 2014)
Snow comes down in total silence unless it is wind-driven. Then we only hear the sound of the wind. Snowflakes...
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February 21, 2014
Mississippi Riverfront boosted by trails and environmental stewardship (Posted February 21, 2014)
Last week, the National Journal took a look at how trails and conservation efforts are helping to restore Mississippi riverfront...
February 20, 2014
Sandhill Crane & Prairie Chicken Bus Tour (Posted February 20, 2014)
Linn County Conservation and Buchanan County Conservation have an exciting opportunity for bird enthusiasts this spring. The Sandhill Crane &...
February 19, 2014
Bur Oak stands tall (Posted February 19, 2014)
One of the more magnificent sites in an Iowa winter is a Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) stretching its branches across...
February 17, 2014
Nature Walk: Meadow Vole Trail (Posted February 17, 2014)
Meadow voles look like miniature beavers without a flattened tail. Like shrews and deer mice, they are active throughout the...
February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day from INHF! (Posted February 14, 2014)
It’s a day for love! Some things we love: the outdoors, fresh coffee, walking through a summer prairie and our...
February 13, 2014
Storm settles on Spirit Lake (Posted February 13, 2014)
We were so excited about the arrival of our Winter 2014 magazines yesterday that we had to push our weekly...
February 10, 2014
Nature Walk: Bedded Down (Posted February 10, 2014)
White-tailed deer survive winter cold by taking advantage of available food supplies and utilizing habitat to reduce the effects of...
February 7, 2014
Red Fox winter hunts (Posted February 7, 2014)
The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of the most common species in North America, with a high concentration in...
February 6, 2014
Winter brushwork before & after (Posted February 6, 2014)
During the winter months, our land stewardship staff tends to get a little restless. They itch to get back out...
February 4, 2014
RAGBRAI for Rookies (Posted February 4, 2014)
World-famous RAGBRAI is one of Iowa’s most popular summer events. Local communities and thousands of people join in on the...
February 3, 2014
Nature Walk: Mourning Doves (Posted February 3, 2014)
Mourning Doves are considered Iowa’s most widespread and abundant game bird and are hunted as they migrate south each fall....
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