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On Sacred Ground - Conservation, connection

Why? It’s a question that comes up often in conversations with Iowans about their decision to permanently protect their land....
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Addition to Sleepy Hollow Park in Ames

South Skunk River buffered with Sleepy Hollow Park addition in Ames

Sleepy Hollow Park in Story County will soon grow by more than 15 acres thanks to a joint project by...
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Bill Fultz

Thank you, Bill Fultz!

Bill Fultz was on the INHF board of directors for nearly 30 years. He was instrumental in the creation of...
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INHF staff grows in 2019

A new year means new additions to the INHF staff. Starting in January 2019, two familiar faces are joining INHF...
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Protecting Habitat in the Loess Hills

Just across the street from Stone State Park in Plymouth County, INHF has completed a conservation easement on 59 acres...
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Ackelson Bridge

Mark C. Ackelson Trail

Photo provided courtesy of Great Outdoors Foundation. This fall, construction will be complete on a new six-mile trail around Easter...
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Mason City bike network

Blueprint for connection

Mason City had a vision for a healthier, more connected community. A new trail could help achieve that goal. For...
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Moonlight seed harvest

A Record Year

As I reflect on a weekend full of things to be thankful for, I am reminded of the volunteers who...
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INHF Receives National Service Enterprise Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Katy Heggen, communications associate kheggen@inhf.org, 515-288-1846, ext. 26 DES MOINES - Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF)...
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Meadow-morphasis

When John and Shari Paule purchased 40 acres southwest of Cumming in 2007, it wasn’t much to look at. Littered...
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A Commitment to Excellence

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) is pleased to announce that it has been certified by Points of Light, the world’s...
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Northern Saw-Whet Owl

Winging It

Iowa is home to an impressive array of bird species, including owls. While some species only visit Iowa during their...
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