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When a summer cold front pushes down from the north and meets a warm humid air mass, summer rainstorms often develop. They can be mild with moderate rain or contain high winds, hail and very heavy rain.  If the cloud cover in the west breaks before s

Nature Walk: Wild Prairie Light (Posted August 5, 2013)

When a summer cold front pushes down from the north and meets a warm humid air mass, summer rainstorms often...
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Helen Gunderson receives first Farmland Owner Award (Posted August 1, 2013)

My friend of many years, Helen Gunderson, has been awarded the first Farmland Owner Award from the Practical Farmers of...
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Day in the life of INHF land stewardship interns (Posted July 31, 2013)

INHF land stewardship intern pauses to look downhill at the fire the interns fueled with brush removed from a hillside....
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Forest Health Issues on the Horizon: Emerging Forest Health Issues and How to Position Your Organization for the Future (Posted July 30, 2013)

The Iowa Arborist Association and Iowa Department of Natural Resources are co-hosting a workshop of forest health issues at the...
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Nature Walk: Compass Plant (Posted July 29, 2013)

In his book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Aldo Leopold wrote about a single compass plant, or cut-leaf Silphium, in the...
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Brew Cruise (Posted July 26, 2013)

Enjoy an evening of fun in Des Moines while supporting river restoration and protection. On August 2, 2013, cruise the...
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Conservation Stations (Posted July 25, 2013)

Photo courtesy of Iowa learning Farms Iowa Learning Farms has taken conservation education on the road! With three mobile Conservation...
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INHF's bike generator was a hit at the Des Moines stop of RAGBRAI, where it supplied the energy for a stereo and cell phone charging station.  Pictured (from left to right): Trails Intern, Josh Mades; Land Projects Associate Ross Baxter; and Communic

INHF At RAGBRAI (Posted July 24, 2013)

INHF’s bike generator was a hit at the Des Moines stop of RAGBRAI, where it supplied the energy for a...
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“Iowa by Trail” App (Posted July 23, 2013)

Enjoying the World Capital of Trails is about to get much easier! Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is excited to announce...
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Michigan Lilies are native wild lilies found in moist prairies and low   open woodlands.  Like orchids and grasses they have one seed leaf,   thus are a monocots.  The flowers, like the cultivated tiger lily, are   formed on the top of the plant.  Th

Nature Walk: Michigan Lily (Posted July 22, 2013)

Michigan Lilies are native wild lilies found in moist prairies and low open woodlands. Like orchids and grasses they have...
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DIY Fishing Pole Picture Frame (Posted July 19, 2013)

Looking for a gift for a fisherman? Do you have open space to fill? Do you just love doing crafts? This do-it-yourself picture frame is a fun project for anyone with an appreciation for fishing and a few minutes to spare.

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Weekend Adventures (Posted July 17, 2013)

Design intern Kerri here. This last weekend, I ventured out in the field to shoot some video for our INHF...
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