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Trail Tuesday: T-Bone Trail

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Leafless Trees at Sunset

Nature Walk: Leafless

“Silhouettes of leafless trees against a sunset or sunrise dramatically accents their shape and form. One can easily follow up...
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Woolly Bears

Can Woolly Bears Really Predict Winter?

Photo by Patrick Snell, Mark Ackelson Fellow Many Iowans have probably heard of the Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella) or the...
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VITAMIN N: Wabash Trace Nature Trail

Breathe in the fresh, crisp fall air— and get a dose of Vitamin N — this season with a visit...
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Wordless Wednesday – Bee Balm

Winter is coming, but we are already excited for summer blooms. Only seven more months! Monarda, commonly known as bee...
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Trail Tuesday: Iowa Great Lakes

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Nature Walk: Common Moss

“Common mosses generally appear as a soft green carpet growing on rotting logs, rocks such as limestone or sandstone, on...
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ISU Grad Students carry a land lover's dreams to the next generation

On Saturday, Ryan and I were excited to host our 4th volunteer day with graduate students in Iowa State University's...
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Nature Walk: Woodland Edges

“Woodlands gradually grow in size as species such as smooth sumac move outward into prairie edges and trees such as...
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Fairfield Loop

Trail Tuesday: Fairfield Trail Loop

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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Marbled Orbweb Spider

Wordless Wednesday – The Marbled Orbweaver Spider

INHF is getting in the Halloween spirit. The marbled orbweaver is a frighteningly beautiful spider that lurks in trees, shrubs...
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Trail Tuesday: Chichaqua Valley Trail

Every Tuesday, look for a new featured trail story on our blog – part of our new “Trail Tuesday” series....
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