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I used to struggle witnessing death. But over time I have learned that nature does not act with malicious intent,...

Turn your eyes toward the sky at dusk, and you just might get to see nature’s shapeshifters: a flock of...

Small and unassuming, the Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka) might not immediately catch your eye. Outside of late summer when the...

Once you’ve seen a praying mantis, they won’t be difficult to identify. Named for their apparent piety — the way...

Since 2017, annual state park visitors have increased by roughly 1.7 million, according to a study done by MSA Professional...

Cumulus clouds form over an Iowa barn, photo by Larry Reis Did you know there are more than 10 different...

If you live near the Mississippi River, you have probably noted its impressive length, spanning from Minnesota to Louisiana. Less commonly known is how far water has traveled to get to that point. The Mississippi River’s watershed is the biggest in the United States, spanning from the Rockies to the Allegheny Mountains.

When Iowans think of Des Moines, they may picture colorful city buses, popular restaurants or towering buildings. INHF and the...

Do you enjoy splashing in creeks, floating in the river, or going to the beach? You’re not the only one!...

All illustrations done by Jordan McDowell, Graphic Design Intern “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” At...

When scientists discuss the environment, they can throw around some confusing lingo. Sometimes it seems as though science has its...

Ray Hamilton first noticed the strange plant atop the rocky, rolling peaks at Codfish Hollow Hill Prairie, a 60-acre parcel...