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RAVEs define Earth Day 2015

Engaged citizens committed Random Acts of Volunteering for Earth (RAVE) to clear invasive species, collect garbage, restore habitats, inform interested individuals...
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“Depending on the cloud cover or atmospheric distortion, the view of the moon phases each month can be very different.  In this series, starting at the upper left, we see it behind a thin layer of clouds. Next it appears just above the horizon, disto

Nature Walk: Moon Views

“Depending on the cloud cover or atmospheric distortion, the view of the moon phases each month can be very different....
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May is National Bike Month.

Gearing up for Bike Month

May is National Bike Month. April showers bring May flowers–and May brings out the bikes! Celebrate Bike Month Iowa with...
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Gunderson land May 2010

Gifts to Iowa's future

Mary Lou and Bob Gunderson. There are moments in the life of each INHF project in which the staff tries...
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“Silver maples are one of the most common species of maple found in the eastern US.  They are fast growing trees, thus widely planted in towns and native to bottomlands along streams and rivers.  The fruits or seeds are called samaras.  After they ma

Nature Walk: Silver Maple Samaras

“Silver maples are one of the most common species of maple found in the eastern U.S. They are fast growing...
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“Great Blue Herons nest in colonies and build stick nests located in the tops of tall trees.  Their colonies are often located near woodland stream corridors, in forests or near lakes.  They may fly for miles to favorite feeding areas, which provide

Nature Walk: Great Blue Heron

“Great Blue Herons nest in colonies and build stick nests located in the tops of tall trees. Their colonies are...
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Volunteer spotlight: Folks at Faulkes Heritage Woods

Walking through snow in Iowa in early March turns into a rewarding experience for these 17 volunteers from INHF, Trees...
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“The Northern Shoveler is in the dabbling duck family with the mallard, blue-winged and green-winged teal.  Like the mallard, they have a green head, but have brown sides, a white breast and an oversized bill. As with other dabbling ducks, they feed

Nature Walk: Take Off

“The Northern Shoveler is in the dabbling duck family with the mallard, blue-winged and green-winged teal. Like the mallard, they...
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Snyder burn

The restorative powers of a prescribed burn: Part 1

INHF Land Stewardship Specialist Ryan Schmidt carries a drip torch during a prescribed burn at Snyder Heritage Farm in Polk...
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“Cottonwoods, willows and silver maples are three of the most common lowland tree species utilized by beavers. Branches from these and other trees species are used for the construction of dams across rivers and streams; however, small branches, fresh

Nature Walk: Beaver Cutting

“Cottonwoods, willows and silver maples are three of the most common lowland tree species utilized by beavers. Branches from these...
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The sun sets over the Spring Run Wetland. (Photo by Daniel Ruf)

Nature's natural nitrate filters

The sun sets over the icy Spring Run Wetland Complex in Dickinson County, just off East Okoboji Lake. (Photo by Daniel...
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2015 Gift to Iowa's Future Day

On Monday, March 23, at the State Capitol, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and legislators recognized 18 individuals, families, businesses and organizations...
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