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5 things you didn't know about the “Easter Bunny”

Photo by Michelle Tribe via Flickr Creative Commons Here comes Peter Cottontail — and he’s right in your backyard! The...
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Two new nature areas for Story County

We recently announced the opportunity to create two new nature areas in Story County. A public presentation on March 22 by INHF President Joe McGovern introduced the public to efforts to establish the new Gray Ghost Prairie and the Ronald “Dick” Jordan Family Wildlife Area.

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Two new nature areas in Story County

March 9 – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Outdoor Alliance of Story County and Story County Conservation Partners invite the...
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Where the Wild Things Are: Greater Prairie Chickens

Welcome to “Where the Wild Things Are,” a monthly series where we feature a unique native species — and the...
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Full steam ahead: 2016 legislative session update

The legislative session is off and running and, as is usually the case, the budget will be the defining issue...
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Indulge your sweet tooth at Iowa maple syrup festivals

Smooth, sticky and the perfect pour over a stack of flapjacks, maple syrup is one of nature’s sweetest gifts. Sap...
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6 nature podcasts you should be listening to

Photo courtesy of Patrick Breitenbach Listen up: it’s time we talk about podcasts. These episodic audio shows are taking the...
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Pieces of the Puzzle: Waterman Prairie Addition

The process of completing a land protection project closely resembles putting a puzzle together, and sometimes the pieces are challenging...
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Land protection in Madison County and a milestone for INHF

Roslea Johnson, left, touring her property with For Land’s Sake. When Bob and Roslea Johnson donated part of their Madison...
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Where to find local prairie seeds

From purple coneflower to butterfly milkweed, Iowa is home to beautiful native prairie plants. These forbs and grasses not only...
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Nature Walk: Cryptic Coloration

Cryptic coloration is another term for camouflage commonly found in many species of animals. It’s easy to see that the...
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INHF at the Iowa Bike Expo

Shift gears this Saturday and start thinking about spring. Join INHF at one of the Midwest’s largest bike shows, the...
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