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All illustrations done by Jordan McDowell, Graphic Design Intern “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” At...

When scientists discuss the environment, they can throw around some confusing lingo. Sometimes it seems as though science has its...

Ray Hamilton first noticed the strange plant atop the rocky, rolling peaks at Codfish Hollow Hill Prairie, a 60-acre parcel...

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....