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January 18, 2013
Exploring Iowa: Wickiup Hill (Posted January 18, 2013)
Photo by Gary Hamer With 700-plus acres and 1,000 more of adjoining conservation land along the Cedar River Greenbelt in...
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January 17, 2013
Around Iowa: Snowshoe Hiking & KinderNature (Posted January 17, 2013)
Snowshoe Hiking - Saturday, January 19 Take the day off and enjoy a beautiful snowshoeing adventure through the gorgeous Loess...
January 16, 2013
Five Facts About Bald Eagles (Posted January 16, 2013)
Photo by Ty Smedes The bald eagle has become an iconic symbol of all things American. Though the eagles’ populations...
January 14, 2013
Nature Walk: Rime Ice (Posted January 14, 2013)
Rime ice or rime frost is a common winter event. Its formation occurs when water droplets from ground fog make...
January 11, 2013
DIY: Hanging K-Cup Planters (Posted January 11, 2013)
In the last few years, single cup coffeemakers like the Keurig have become increasingly popular, but throwing away a plastic...
January 10, 2013
Around Iowa: Breakfast with the Birds & Basket Making (Posted January 10, 2013)
To keep all of our dedicated nature lovers better informed about the events occurring in their communities each weekend, we’ve...
January 9, 2013
IPR: When Conservation Pays (Posted January 9, 2013)
Lindsey Price and her father Bob Price in Burwell, Nebraska. Photo from Iowa Public Radio At the Iowa Natural Heritage...
January 8, 2013
Cedar River Watershed Project: Innovative Farmer (Posted January 8, 2013)
Written by Larry Stone ROWLEY, IA – Dick Sloan loves to ask questions: Where did that pair of killdeers nest?...
December 27, 2012
Study: Nature improves brain health (Posted December 27, 2012)
We all know that staying active is good for your body – but a new study proves that outdoor physical...
December 24, 2012
Nature Walk: Frosty Autumn Leaves (Posted December 24, 2012)
Despite frosty temperatures autumn leaves may regain their rich vibrant colors when covered by wet melting snow. As habitat they...
December 21, 2012
Winter Wonderland Photo Submissions (Posted December 21, 2012)
We hope that everyone is outdoors enjoying this gorgeous Iowa winter wonderland! Most of all though, we’d love to see...
December 20, 2012
How to Improve Your Urban Garden (Posted December 20, 2012)
We know it’s a little early to start thinking about next season’s garden, but in the chillier winter months there’s...
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