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Room for Everyone (Posted November 10, 2023)

Every organization has its own set of unsung heroes — the people who put in the work behind-the-scenes without asking...
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INHF welcomes Greg Grupp as new chair; other board moves (Posted October 31, 2023)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation welcomes a new chair to its board of directors. Greg Grupp steps into the position after serving on the INHF board for the last 10 years, most recently as 1st Vice Chair and chair of the Development Committee.

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Estate Planning—In the Autumn of Your Life (Posted October 20, 2023)

Autumn is a time of transition and a time for reflection. It can also be a good time for contemplative...
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Life at Night (Posted October 19, 2023)

Photo by Larry Reis While we return to our homes for rest after a long day, the midnight ecosystem is...
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View of the bluffs at the possible addition to Wildcat Bluff.

Park Prescription (Posted October 17, 2023)

Winding through a Benton County woodland just south of Urbana is an attraction that brings people from all over. The...
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Spotlight on Puffball Mushrooms (Posted October 11, 2023)

Photo by Larry Reis Puffball mushrooms are a delight with a distinctive eye-catching look. Known for their spherical shape and...
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Explore seeds this fall (Posted October 10, 2023)

Acorn Crew: Fall Seed Exploration The Acorn Crew is INHF's initiative to get children and families outdoors. Through the Acorn Crew you can...
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Dr. Ron Eckoff Wins 2023 Hagie Heritage Award (Posted October 9, 2023)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe Jayjack, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Communications Director 515-288-1846, jjayjack@inhf.org Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has selected Dr....
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Chasing Champions (Posted October 5, 2023)

Although the exact number is tricky to surmise from early surveyor notes or plat maps, it’s estimated that somewhere between...
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Management Can be Messy (Posted September 27, 2023)

“Don’t touch that!” I hear a mother scold her son in a stern tone. He’d left the pavement for a...
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INHF Board Spotlight September 25, 2023

INHF Board Spotlight (Posted September 25, 2023)

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...
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For the Greater Good (Posted September 22, 2023)

Rich and Sue Smith purchased the first 54 acres of their 104-acre Ida County property in 1992. They contemplated building...
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