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Leafless Trees at Sunset

Nature Walk: Leafless (Posted November 17, 2014)

“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? (Posted November 14, 2014)

Photo by Patrick Snell, Mark Ackelson Fellow Many Iowans have probably heard of the Woolly Bear (Pyrrharctia isabella) or the...
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wabash trace nature trail

VITAMIN N: Wabash Trace Nature Trail (Posted November 13, 2014)

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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Photo for Wordless Wednesday – Bee Balm

Wordless Wednesday – Bee Balm (Posted November 12, 2014)

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

Trail Tuesday: Iowa Great Lakes (Posted November 11, 2014)

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

Nature Walk: Common Moss (Posted November 10, 2014)

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

ISU Grad Students carry a land lover's dreams to the next generation (Posted November 7, 2014)

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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Photo for Nature Walk: Woodland Edges

Nature Walk: Woodland Edges (Posted November 5, 2014)

“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 (Posted November 4, 2014)

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 (Posted October 29, 2014)

INHF is getting in the Halloween spirit. The marbled orbweaver is a frighteningly beautiful spider that lurks in trees, shrubs...
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chichaqua

Trail Tuesday: Chichaqua Valley Trail (Posted October 28, 2014)

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 (Posted October 27, 2014)

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