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10 Holiday Gifts for Nature Lovers (Posted November 27, 2012)

It’s that time of year again! Soon snow will be falling, students will be enjoying lengthy amounts of time off...
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Nature Walk: Smooth Asters (Posted November 26, 2012)

Dry weather appears to dramatically alter the blooming times of many plants. Asters typically bloom in the fall, however, under...
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Five Fun Winter Activities in Iowa (Posted November 23, 2012)

Regardless of if there’s snow on the ground or not, it’s always fun to start planning fun seasonal activities that...
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Happy Thanksgiving from INHF (Posted November 22, 2012)

Photo by Gary Tonhouse Thanksgiving is a fantastic time of year to remember all of the things you are thankful...
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Trail Marker Trees (Posted November 21, 2012)

Especially in Iowa, trees are a phenomenal piece of the state’s natural landscape. We’ve shared INHF’s personal connection to Iowa’s...
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DIY: Mini Terrarium (Posted November 20, 2012)

With a snowy winter looming closer and closer, the days of bright green foliage are limited – at least outdoors....
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Nature Walk: Weather on the Move (Posted November 19, 2012)

Weather is always on the move. A full moon glows through a gossamer veil of fast moving alto-cumulus clouds across...
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Keep your eyes to the sky: It's Leonid time! (Posted November 16, 2012)

A photo taken in Arizona during the Leonid storm of 1966. Photo: HowStuffWorks If you’re still searching for some exciting...
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Bright Ideas: An Autumn DIY (Posted November 15, 2012)

Sorry for the puns, we couldn’t resist! This holiday season INHF wants to help you bring some of the nature...
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Five Facts About Bison (Posted November 14, 2012)

The American Bison was once one of the most populous animals in North America. Though today there are only roughly...
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Exploring Iowa: Wabash Trace Nature Trail (Posted November 13, 2012)

Just because the weather is getting a little colder doesn’t mean you can’t bundle up and keep enjoying Iowa’s trails....
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Nature Walk: Where the Prairie Meets the Forest (Posted November 12, 2012)

The prairie forest border does not have the sharp-edged transition one often finds in a managed landscape. This area is...
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