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September 16, 2013
Nature Walk: Plant Hoppers (Posted September 16, 2013)
Planthoppers belong to the Hemiptera order along with aphids, stinkbugs, leafhoppers and cicadas. They feed on plants but unlike leafhoppers...
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September 13, 2013
Full moon High Trestle Trail Bridge ride (Posted September 13, 2013)
View of High Trestle Trail bridge with a full moon in the distance Enjoy a night ride under a full...
September 12, 2013
Prairie Seed Collection at Neal Smith NWR (Posted September 12, 2013)
Help the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge restore even more beautiful Iowa prairie during the last days of Iowa Prairie...
September 11, 2013
Iowa Outdoor Expo (Posted September 11, 2013)
The Iowa DNR and Des Moines Izaak Walton League are hosting the Iowa Outdoor Expo. With the sponsorship of several...
September 9, 2013
Nature Walk: Night Light Critters (Posted September 9, 2013)
Gray tree frogs and the white-lined sphinx are relatively the same size and both respond to outdoor lighting. The tree...
September 6, 2013
Explore Hartley Heritage Fen in Jasper County (Posted September 6, 2013)
It's the time of year for the Iowa Prairie Heritage Week! To kick off a week filled with prairie appreciation...
September 5, 2013
“Bittersweet and Sweet” a success (Posted September 5, 2013)
On August 24, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 1 Mississippi and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources collaborated for the “Bittersweet...
September 4, 2013
Lifecycle of a Red-tailed Hawk nest (Posted September 4, 2013)
This spring, Ty Smedes, a long-time professional Iowa photographer, followed the lifecycle of a Red-tailed Hawk nest located in a...
September 3, 2013
Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference (Posted September 3, 2013)
“At the Tipping Point,” the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference, will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on...
September 2, 2013
Nature Walk: Nighttime Moths (Posted September 2, 2013)
Some moths are vividly marked and they may even have bright colors but their nighttime behavior and small size make...
August 29, 2013
DIY Acorn Decor (Posted August 29, 2013)
This DIY project will have you looking at acorns as more than just squirrel food! With a coat...
August 28, 2013
Prairie Plants of Iowa (Posted August 28, 2013)
Iowa prairie enthusiasts may be familiar with Paul Christiansen’s extensive guide to the plants of Iowa’s lush prairies. Prairie Plants...
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