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Cedar River Watershed Project: Messages from the River (Posted November 9, 2012)

Written by Larry Stone Were the floods of 2008 trying to tell us something besides, “Gosh! What a lot of...
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Exploring Iowa: Cedar Waxwing (Posted November 7, 2012)

Photo by Stan Buman Does this Cedar Waxwing look familiar? This image, captured by Stan Buman in Carroll County, was...
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What We Do: Removing Invasive Species (Posted November 6, 2012)

Here at INHF a large part of our work consists of getting out in nature to ensure the land we...
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Nature Walk: Harris's Sparrow (Posted November 5, 2012)

Brown is the essence of late autumn when bright gold, reds and yellows have begun to fade. There are many...
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Why an acorn? (Posted November 2, 2012)

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” – English Proverb At the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, we’ve learned firsthand that great...
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Northern Lights Over Iowa (Posted November 1, 2012)

Sometimes all we can do is marvel at the wonderful natural occurrences around us. Make sure to take a moment...
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Watershed Awareness with Project AWARE (Posted October 31, 2012)

What is a watershed? And why are they so important? How much do you know about the health and safety...
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Six Nature-Themed Costumes for Halloween 2012 (Posted October 30, 2012)

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is finally upon us. While witches, goblins and ghouls make for great traditional...
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Nature Walk: Savannah Sparrow (Posted October 29, 2012)

Savannah sparrows can be found in a wide variety of grasslands across the United States and Canada. While their name...
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More Fall Photo Submissions (Posted October 26, 2012)

Today we’re bringing you even more reader submitted photos that help illustrate the true beauty of the season in Iowa....
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DeCook Family Ranch featured on WHO-TV (Posted October 24, 2012)

Photo by Ron Huelse Mike DeCook and his family have a unique solution to restoring their 1,000 acre property in...
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DIY Acorns: Fun Fall Activities (Posted October 24, 2012)

We understand that heading outside during the colder months can be a struggle, especially when your living room feels so...
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