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Join the Monarch Migration (Posted September 15, 2023)

As fall approaches, monarchs are gearing up for their long flight south to avoid the cold winter temperatures. Beginning in...
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Catch a Glimpse of Brenton Slough (Posted August 25, 2023)

Following the announcement earlier this summer that INHF would purchase the 1,113-acre Brenton Slough near Grimes, many have commented that it’s...
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Harvest is on the Horizon (Posted August 22, 2023)

Prairie Seed Ambassador volunteers assist with prairie seed collection during the summer at the Snyder Heritage Farm For many, the...
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INHF Board Spotlight Wendy Wiedner

INHF Board Spotlight: Wendy Wiedner (Posted August 21, 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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Up a Creek (Posted August 7, 2023)

There are good lessons to be learned in the mud. What lives under that rock; where does the creek start; why is the water so much colder than the air. To see something’s value you really need to experience it — including all the mucky parts. 

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Eastern Kingbird sitting on flowers, photo by Larry Reis

Spotlight on the Eastern Kingbird (Posted August 1, 2023)

All photos by Larry Reis Meet the Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)! A notable member of the Tyrant Flycatcher family that...
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The Last Link (Posted July 24, 2023)

Photo by Iris22 from RDG Planning and Design Nearly all Iowa towns owe their location to a railroad. People gathered...
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Western prairie fringed orchid

Out of Office: looking for orchids (Posted July 18, 2023)

Photo by Derek Miner, Land Stewardship Associate It’s not uncommon for my out-of-office reply to read, “Off to see the...
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Cyanotypes: An Easy Summer Activity (Posted July 17, 2023)

Looking for an easy summer activity to do on your own or with your family? Try art in the sun!...
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INHF Board Spotlight Paul Easter

INHF Board Spotlight: Paul Easter (Posted July 14, 2023)

Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Paul Easter has spent nearly all his life in Iowa’s capital city committed to the family’s businesses. Easter has been a part of many INHF projects since his term began in 2009.

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The State of Climate (Posted July 13, 2023)

When most people think of climate change, images of melting ice and polar bears spring to mind. It makes the...
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Lending a hand for the land (Posted June 26, 2023)

Not surprisingly for an organization whose mission centers on protecting and restoring Iowa’s natural resources, many of Iowa Natural Heritage...
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