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February 27, 2015
Monitoring for mollusks (Posted February 27, 2015)
The Iowa Pleistocene snail is a considered a glacial relict species. The Iowa Pleistocene snail (Discus macclintocki) is a small mollusk indigenous...
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February 26, 2015
The scoop on Sandhill Cranes (Posted February 26, 2015)
With Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) season approaching in mid-March, take the opportunity to brush up on your crane knowledge. This...
February 24, 2015
Nature Walk: Snow Waves (Posted February 24, 2015)
“Snow is simply frozen water, and like water, it moves when you add wind. If it is a strong wind,...
February 20, 2015
For the love of birds (Posted February 20, 2015)
Satuday, March 7, will be an Iowa bird-lover’s dream come true. Waterman Prairie Wildlife Management Area will become the latest Bird Conservation Area (BCA)...
February 17, 2015
Nature Walk: Eurasian Collared Dove (Posted February 17, 2015)
“Before human settlement, wildlife species were rarely found beyond their place of evolutionary origin. Through time humans have moved plants,...
February 13, 2015
5 fun winter activities in REAP areas (Posted February 13, 2015)
Winter doesn’t have to be a time to stay cooped up inside. There are plenty activities to get you outdoors and...
February 10, 2015
Lobbying to protect our natural resources (Posted February 10, 2015)
This year’s Environmental Lobby Day/REAP Day is Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organized by the Iowa Reap Alliance and the Iowa Environmental...
February 10, 2015
Nature Walk: Rough-Legged Hawk (Posted February 10, 2015)
“Rough-legged hawks are in the genus Buteo, with a wingspan that can exceed 4 feet. Their breeding territory is the high...
February 9, 2015
Improvement plan: Breen Prairie reclamation (Posted February 9, 2015)
Employees from General Mills help harvest prairie seed from the Breen Prairie north of Monticello in Jones County on Oct....
February 4, 2015
Iowa Paddle & Pedal Expo (Posted February 4, 2015)
CanoeSport Outfitters will host the 19th annual Iowa Paddle & Pedal Expo in Indianola on Friday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 8. The...
February 3, 2015
Nature Walk: Silent Snow (Posted February 3, 2015)
“Like magic, or perhaps a miracle, a drop in temperature can turn rain into pristine snow falling in silence and...
January 27, 2015
Nature Walk: Simple Reflections (Posted January 27, 2015)
“On a small frozen pond the setting sun can produce dramatic reflections in surface melt water. The mirror-like surface of...
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