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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...

Stars illuminating the night sky signal rest for diurnal species and play for nocturnal ones. But do artificial stars have...

When brothers Dennis and Stephen McLaughlin reminisce about growing up as “farm kids” in Madison County, many of their memories...

Gilda hails from the eastern part of the state where she attended Cornell College and built her life with husband Barry Boyer. Together, they’ve worked hard to transform their dream property — adjacent to public land — in Linn County, transitioning the 30 acres back to sand prairie and oak savanna. Its scenery and sunsets make it her favorite place to get outdoors.

As a transplanted Texan, I’ve learned that parks, trails, and wildlife areas matter wherever you are. My name is Camilla,...

Having grown up in a family with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activities, Cathy Irvine has spent her life...

We are pleased to share that the House State Government Committee declined to consider Senate File 2324 this morning, meaning the bill...

The Iowa Senate passed SF 2324 with a 30-17 vote on Wednesday, February 28th. This bill would restrict opportunities to grow Iowa’s...

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

UPDATE 2/13: Senate Study Bill 3129 passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Contact your Senator now and let them know...

Photo by Carter Oliver Best known for expansive prairie landscapes and fragile, windblown soil, Iowa’s Loess Hills also boast large...