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In 1986, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) hired its first intern. At a time when our staff was small but...

Meet our 2024 summer interns! With 18 interns out in the field and three in the office, INHF is pleased...

An acorn that falls on fertile ground will first dig a taproot deep into the soil. When firmly anchored, the...

Rusty patch bumblebee, photo by Larry Reis For a month or so following spring’s arrival, every bumble bee buzzing by...

You’re hiking through the woods when something catches your eye. Just a hint of red and dark purple, tucked into...

Periodical cicadas They’re here!  If you haven’t heard already, parts of the U.S. will see an aligned emergence of the...

The protection of one of the finest remaining fens in Iowa serves as an example of what INHF does best:...

What do you think of when you hear the words “public land?” For nature lovers in Iowa, it means parks,...

Though sometimes tricky to spot, Iowa has an abundant array of turtle species, each with their own style and personality....

April was a busy month for advocacy at INHF. While the state legislature worked to wrap up the 2024 legislative session,...

The 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, April 20, and your advocacy made a difference for Iowa’s land, water and...

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...