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2020 Legislative Session Recap

On Sunday, June 14th, the Iowa legislature concluded what proved to be one of the most unique legislative sessions in...
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Home Field Advantage

Kroul Farms is a well-known landmark along Highway 1 in eastern Iowa. Midway between Mount Vernon and Solon not far...
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2020 Summer Interns

Meet INHF's 2020 Summer Interns

Statewide Land Stewardship Interns James Boatright Hometown: Des Moines, IA Favorite native plant/animal: Mayapple University: Central College Major(s): Environmental Studies:...
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Another Angle

The first photo I have of myself catching trout was taken when I was four-years-old. To say that trout fishing...
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Joe McGovern

The Healing Power of Nature

About a week after much of Iowa began staying home to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Chad Graeve, a...
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Weitz Family

A Place in the Woods

As he hikes the woodland surrounding his home one spring afternoon, Fred Weitz names each wildflower he passes. It’s a...
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Leaving a Legacy

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.” John Muir One hundred years of Iowa State Parks....
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Ada Hayden

Prairie Visionary

Ada Hayden was many things. A scientist, a scholar and a fierce advocate committed to protecting Iowa’s native prairies. For...
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Walk on the water side

Looking for a way to get outdoors, cool off and avoid the crowd? Try visiting a local creek for a...
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INHF and Iowa State Parks

INHF & State Parks: 40 Years of Partnerships

Editor's note: Campground facilities, cabins, restrooms, playgrounds and other facilities are closed in Iowa state parks through at least May...
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Kids

Getting outdoors during COVID-19

I have lived in this Des Moines neighborhood for more than a decade and walked this lap hundreds of times. But in recent weeks, as we have been staying close to home because of the COVID-19 outbreak, I have come to appreciate this little piece of the outdoors more than ever.

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Pleasant Grove

State recognizes Iowa landowners

Photo courtesy of Pleasant Grove Land Preservation, Inc. More than 3,800 acres of land in 24 counties with an estimated...
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