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Des Moines Farmers' Market returns (Posted May 1, 2013)

This Saturday, May 4th, marks the return of one of our capital city’s most popular attractions: the downtown Des Moines...
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Spirit Knoll Nature Hike (Posted April 30, 2013)

Spirit Knoll property Join INHF and the Loess Hills Audubon Society for a rare opportunity to tour the Spirit Knoll...
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Nature Walk: Perfect Camouflage (Posted April 29, 2013)

Mottled plumages of birds such as the brown creeper offer perfect camouflage. Creepers are tiny birds (less than six inches...
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Pasque Flowers in Bloom

Pasque Flowers in Bloom (Posted April 26, 2013)

Pasque flower It’s springtime in Iowa! INHF Land Stewardship Assistant Ryan Schmidt snapped this photo of a Pasque flower, one...
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6 ways to make Earth Day last (Posted April 24, 2013)

Greetings, everyone! Here at INHF, we know that Earth Day isn’t just a holiday – it’s a way of life....
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Nature Walk: Hermit Thrush (Posted April 22, 2013)

From a distance it may be difficult to distinguish a buff-brown Hermit Thrush from the fallen leaves in an un-raked...
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Outdoor Journey for Girls (Posted April 19, 2013)

Does your daughter (or someone you know) love the outdoors? The Outdoor Journey for Girls (OJ) — a 3-day, 2-night...
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INHF president transition (Posted April 18, 2013)

Mark Ackelson, president of INHF and president emeritus starting May 1. Photo by Jessica Rilling. Written by INHF President Mark...
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Photographer spotlight: Kip Ladage (Posted April 17, 2013)

With a keen eye and love of Iowa’s natural beauty, Kip Ladage has become an avid outdoor photographer and regular...
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Investigate Your Soil (Posted April 16, 2013)

Photo credit: OakleyOriginals / Foter.com / CC BY Whether you’re a farmer or a backyard gardener having healthy soil is...
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Nature Walk: Icy Spring Reflections (Posted April 15, 2013)

The end of winter and the beginning of spring is a gradual process of warm days and cold nights, which...
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Your legislators need to hear from you! (Posted April 12, 2013)

We are entering a critical time during the legislative process. For the first time in many years, the Resource Enhancement...
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