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Six facts about Wild Turkeys

INHF is getting in the Thanksgiving spirit. Did you know these six facts about Wild Turkeys? Brush up on your...
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Wildlife Diversity Program

*From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa Taxpayers Increase Donations to Wildlife in 2013 Tax Year Last year, more...
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Winter Day Camps

As December approaches, parents are looking for activities for their children over break. Look no further then the following camps!...
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Wordless Wednesday – Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii, commonly known as big bluestem, is a flowering stalk that grows 3-7 inches tall. The tips of the...
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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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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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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 to the...
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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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