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Erin Van Waus and Tylar Samuels make up INHF’s new Conservation Easement department.

Conservation easements bring permanent peace of mind to Iowa landowners

Iowa’s landscape is constantly changing. Though it may not be visible with each passing day, natural forces shape the ground,...
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INHF helps protect statewide Monarch habitat with pollinator partnership

The North American monarch is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration as birds do.  Harnessing air currents,...
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Helping Green Pastures flourish in Okoboji

On the northeastern side of West Lake Okoboji, tucked behind the tree line, lies Green Pastures. Ann & Sig Anderson...
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Jon Steege

Living Lands Fellowship

Update: Jon Steege passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Read his obituary here. Jon and Kathy Steege wanted to lend a...
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Looking out for Okoboji

A family's protection around West Lake Okoboji is one of INHF's most significant projects yet — and an amazing treasure...
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Introducing: Heritage Valley

Protecting a wild and magnificent property in northeast Iowa is pushing INHF into new territory. Oak-hickory woodlands cloak secluded hills and...
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Earth, Wind and Fire: INHF's spring burn season

Photo: Matt Dollison Spring burn season in Iowa is all about three things: earth, wind and fire. When the three...
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A Toast to Trails

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF), Peace Tree Brewing CompanyPolk County Conservation and REI West Des Moines have partnered together to celebrate and support Iowa trails in conjunction with National Trails Day.

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Legislature must make conservation a priority

PHOTO BY PHIL ROEDER The 2017 Iowa legislative session ended a week ago. It has been called a historic session, by...
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Fly south for the Lucas County Birding Festival

Grab your binoculars and head to Lucas County: The birding festival begins May 5. This festival, held in Chariton, is an expansion...
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Prairie, wetlands protected at Silver Lake in Palo Alto County

In late 2016, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation purchased 185 acres adjacent to Silver Lake in Palo Alto County. The property...
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RAVE on the Great Western Trail

More than 40 cyclists, local land owners, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts and folks who just decided to spend spring evening lending...
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