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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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Nature Walk: Ice Designs

photo by Carl Kurtz Plants such as bulrushes, cattails, water lilies and animals such as frogs, fish or even snail...
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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Birdwatching in Iowa

Beat the winter blues by checking out some colorful creatures — it’s time to bird watch! Even though some species...
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Gifts from new INHF donors matched by Principal Financial Group Foundation

Volunteers from Principal Financial Group volunteer at Lone Tree Point on Clear Lake, an INHF project. Thank you to The...
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Nature Walk: Red-tailed Hawks

Bird identification can require serious observation and science. Here we have two red-tailed hawks that are completely different. On a...
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Try something new this winter: Ice fishing

When the winter chill sets in, it can be difficult for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy all the open-air opportunities Iowa...
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This New Year's Day, get outdoors with Iowa's “First Day Hikes”

Photo by Tim Wilson via Flickr Creative Commons Start the new year on the right foot: Iowa State Parks is...
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Where to see bald eagles this winter

Calling all eagle lovers: This winter, never miss a chance to see a bald eagle soaring overhead. Our friends at...
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3 conservation policy wins we're celebrating

This winter solstice, INHF is celebrating three pieces of conservation policy signed by President Obama last week that provide huge...
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Prairie planting: Drilling vs Broadcasting a prairie

Planting or restoring prairie has become a common practice at Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Each year, INHF collects and purchases...
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Duane Sand: A career of unlocking conservation possibilities

Thirty-two years ago, Duane Sand asked me to help him with some summer communication about a concept he hoped would...
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INHF in action: New addition to Stephens State Forest

Soap Creek runs through the 227-acre addition to Stephen’s State Forest in Davis County. INHF recently assisted the Iowa DNR...
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Loess Hills: Buresh Winter Workday

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Hikin' for Lichen

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Loess Hills: Buresh Winter Workday

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