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Gunderson Nature Park, where community meets conservation (Posted August 31, 2017)

Gunderson Nature Park in Eldora is bringing young and old together outside. The 12-acre setting that is now Gunderson Nature...
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Remnant Prairie: A closer look at Iowa's rarest landscape (Posted August 24, 2017)

Heather Jobst has seen her fair share of remnant prairies — more than most. But every time she steps onto...
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Meet Melanie (Posted August 16, 2017)

For the last four years, Melanie Louis has been a familiar face to many in the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation community...
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Indiangrass Hills Celebrates 20 Years (Posted August 8, 2017)

Named for the abundant Indian grass covering the 750-acre property, Indiangrass Hills is a prairie marvel.  The first piece of...
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Why the acorn? (Posted August 4, 2017)

The story behind the INHF logo A light snap, and it hits the ground. If it’s lucky, it’ll land just...
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Winneshiek County acquires first public site in 25 years (Posted July 21, 2017)

Winneshiek County acquires first public site in 25 years  Searching for a way to protect their jointly-owned farm, the Neste...
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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 (Posted July 20, 2017)

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 (Posted June 28, 2017)

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 (Posted June 15, 2017)

On the northeastern side of West Lake Okoboji, tucked behind the tree line, lies Green Pastures. Ann & Sig Anderson...
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Living Lands Fellowship (Posted June 14, 2017)

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 (Posted June 6, 2017)

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 (Posted May 31, 2017)

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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