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Explore Iowa: Waterman Wildlife Addition (Posted June 9, 2016)

A major grant from the state REAP program has secured this high-quality prairie and river habitat— a critical linking piece...
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Governor's Volunteer Award Winners (Posted June 3, 2016)

Six Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation volunteers were recently honored with the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Award. The award, coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, has...
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5 MORE of Iowa's most invasive species (and how to get rid of them) (Posted May 26, 2016)

We listened to your comments! Here are five more threatening invasive species in Iowa. Autumn Olive Identification: This shrub or small...
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Seeds for the future (Posted May 25, 2016)

Helen Gunderson during 2014 visit to DeElda Heritage Prairie. The prairie planting on Tuesday was on land up the hill...
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A Great Place Made Better (Posted April 28, 2016)

How much can 15 people accomplish on 175 acres in under two hours? A lot, it turns out. On Tuesday...
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It's a Lark! It's a Crane! It's the Big Day of Birding (Posted April 28, 2016)

Explore southern Iowa’s Lucas County on Saturday, May 21, during the Big Day of Birding! This first-time event marries bird enthusiasts and conservationists as...
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5 of Iowa's most invasive species (and how to get rid of them) (Posted April 27, 2016)

Invasive plant species are like the common cold: They’re easily caught, undesirable and if left untreated, can lead to something much...
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Gift to Iowa's Future Day celebrates Iowa landowners (Posted March 28, 2016)

On Thursday, March 24, a group of Iowa landowners were honored at the state capitol building for gifts of conservation...
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How to start a backyard prairie (Posted March 28, 2016)

So, you want to start a backyard prairie? We can help. This guide will walk you through the basic steps...
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5 things you didn't know about the “Easter Bunny” (Posted March 27, 2016)

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 (Posted March 11, 2016)

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 (Posted March 9, 2016)

March 9 – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Outdoor Alliance of Story County and Story County Conservation Partners invite the public to a...
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