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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 sponsoring free,...
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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 Silos...
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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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All I Want for Christmas is $180 million

As we head toward the start of the 2016 legislative session, (Monday, Jan. 11) our thoughts turn away from the...
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Corporate companies partner with INHF

Corporate philanthropy programs are doing remarkable things to create positive impact for Iowa's land, water and wildlife. They're influencing the present...
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How to make a healthy prairie

One of our main goals at INHF is to preserve, protect and restore Iowa’s prairies. In addition to creating beautiful landscapes, a thriving prairie ecosystem...
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