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REAPing the Rewards

For over 35 years, the Resource Enhancement & Protection Program (REAP) has served as Iowa’s premier conservation program, investing in...
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Meet Amanda Mackey, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant

INHF is pleased to have Amanda Mackey join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts throughout the...
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Preserving Boone Valley

Photo by Ross Baxter, INHF Humboldt County in north central Iowa is not known for an abundance of public land....
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INHF Welcomes Two New Board Members

Molly Cutler of Des Moines and Ed Raber of Dubuque are two of the five recent additions to INHF’s dedicated...
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Jim Wooley Family Tract Aims to Protect and Open Access to 422 Acres in South Central Iowa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe Jayjack, external affairs director, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, jjayjack@inhf.org, 515-288-1846, ext. 19 Contact: Jared Wiklund, director of communications,...
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week

A global celebration of the night, International Dark Sky Week occurs annually in April during the week of the new moon. This year, it is celebrated from April 21st through the 28th.

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INHF Welcomes New Board Members

Mallory Hanson of West Union, Matt Mendenhall of Davenport and Alex Taylor of Coralville are three of the five recent...
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Beyond the Flames

Fire is a natural process that invigorates native landscapes like prairies, oak savannas and woodlands. Learn the why, when and...
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Gift to Iowa's Future Day 2025

In 2024, INHF was fortunate enough to work with 16 individuals, families and organizations who chose to permanently protect the...
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INHF and Arnolds Park working to protect 73-acre property

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joe Jayjack, external affairs director, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation jjayjack@inhf.org, 515-288-1846, ext. 19 INHF and Arnolds Park...
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Advocacy Alert Announcement

Action Alert: Bills threaten future parks, trails and wildlife areas

Action Alert: Tell your legislators you support parks, trails, and wildlife areas and to VOTE NO on HF 714 & SSB 1198.  Update 3/4: Both...
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Action Alert: Protect the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund

Update 3/4: Senate Joint Resolution 6 is on the agenda for the Senate State Government Committee for tomorrow, March 5 at 11 a.m....
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