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Prairie Perspectives

Photo by Omar de Kok Mercado/Iowa State University STRIPS Project When you hear the words “old-growth forest,” an image likely...
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2023 Iowa Legislative Session

On May 4th, the Iowa legislature concluded the 2023 session, and your voice made a difference for conservation! In addition...
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North American Prairie Conference returns to Iowa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joe Jayjack, jjayjack@inhf.org, 515-288-1846, ext. 19 The North American Prairie Conference (NAPC) is returning after a...
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Sky's the limit

On September 25, 1881, Louis Fischer purchased 160 acres of land in the Grant township of Page County just east...
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Spring Peeping

Each spring, amphibians head to shallow water bodies to mate. Some years when conditions are just right, American toads will...
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A Spirit of Service

Editor's note: May 1 marks the ten-year anniversary of Joe McGovern becoming President of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. INHF's staff...
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INHF Board Spotlight

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...
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Land, Water, Wildlife: Workforce

“Help Wanted.” Walking down Iowa’s main streets, you are bound to find at least a few businesses looking to fill...
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SF 516 does not advance

UPDATE 3/30: SF 516 failed to advance out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday, and did not stay...
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A Milestone in Making Change

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has been made stronger by volunteers since the organization was founded in 1979.

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Gift To Iowa's Future Day 2023

Iowans who made gifts of land or land value for conservation in 2022 were honored at the Capitol today during...
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Spring Phenology

Across Iowa, we’re hearing reports—or the anticipation—of spring “firsts.”

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