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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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Cottonwood Leaves

Nature Walk: Cottonwood Leaves

“Our view of autumn color easily varies from a scenic wall of gold and red on a woodland hillside to...
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Iowa trails receive grant approval

On Tuesday, October 14th the Iowa Transportation Commission released news that the High Trestle Trail has received another piece of...
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Meet Kerri Sorrell: INHF's new Digital Outreach Assistant

Kerri Sorrell started her new role as Digital Outreach Assistant at the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa,...
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Fall Colors

Wordless Wednesday – Fall

Fall is winding down. Get outdoors and explore your favorite spots this weekend! Where’s your favorite spot to see fall...
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Trail Tuesday: Wabash Trace Nature Trail

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

Nature Walk: Nashville Warblers

“Most warblers, which feed primarily on insects, have migrated south from the northern states by mid-October. The Orange-crowned Nashville, pictured...
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Iowa Outdoors – Fall 2014

In this episode of Iowa Outdoors, Kellie and Scott take a look back at their previous seasons and highlight some...
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Photo for Iowa By Trail app receives $40,000 Wellmark Foundation challenge grant

Iowa By Trail app receives $40,000 Wellmark Foundation challenge grant

The Iowa By Trail app, a project of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF), has received a $40,000 challenge grant from...
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