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McGovern to lead tour of Kossuth County prairies (Posted June 17, 2015)

The sun sets over Wildin Heritage Prairie. (Photo by Joe McGovern) INHF President Joe McGovern will lead tours of three...
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RAVE at Ewing Park (Posted June 16, 2015)

Join INHF, City of Des Moines, and the Central Iowa Trail Association (CITA) on Thursday, June 18, to bring RAVE to one of the...
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"Water that has collected in the leaves of the cup plant after a rain or from heavy morning dew becomes a microhabitat.  It often contains insects, and may be utilized by amphibians such as this chorus frog or by small songbirds as a source of drinki

Nature Walk: Cup Plants (Posted June 15, 2015)

“Water that has collected in the leaves of the cup plant after a rain or from heavy morning dew becomes...
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Iowa Prairie Conference will be held July 16-18 (Posted June 12, 2015)

Mingle with other prairie enthusiasts, get educated on the latest developments and network at the 2015 Iowa Prairie Conference from Thursday, July 16,...
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INHF welcomes 20 summer interns (Posted June 10, 2015)

They're doing great things for the state we love. Get to know our summer interns better here. New Office Interns Kristen...
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Nominate a deserving conservationist for the 2015 Hagie Heritage Award (Posted June 9, 2015)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation invites you, your agency, partners or friends to nominate an outstanding Iowa conservationist for the 2015...
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Celebrate National Trails Day with a historic snack—trail mix (Posted June 6, 2015)

Photo by Cary Bass-Deschenes on Flickr via Creative Commons. No changes were made. Happy National Trails Day! We know you're gearing up to get...
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World Environment Day (Posted June 5, 2015)

On behalf of all of us here at INHF, we just wanted thank you on World Environment Day for your generous support...
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Summer Solstice Picnic on the Prairie (Posted June 4, 2015)

Are you ready for a potluck? Join INHF on Saturday, June 20, for the Summer Solstice Farmer Picnic at Willis Farm in...
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Ackelson to be honored at Pro H2O event (Posted June 2, 2015)

Former INHF president Mark Ackelson will be recognized for his early leadership in shaping the Iowa Environmental Council on Thursday, June 11,...
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Honoring Mark Ackelson at Pro H2O (Posted June 2, 2015)

Mark Ackelson served as INHF president from 1994–2013. Former INHF president Mark Ackelson will be recognized for his early leadership...
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"Downy Phlox (Phlox pilosa) varies from pure white to a deep reddish pink.  Like many other prairie plants it does best with companions.  Here a sedge is growing up within the plant.  Companion plants may give needed support or the competition for ro

Nature Walk: Downy Phlox (Posted June 1, 2015)

“Downy phlox (Phlox pilosa) varies from pure white to a deep reddish pink. Like many other prairie plants, it does...
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