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Prairie Awakening Celebration

Prairie Awakening Celebration

Join the Dallas County Conservation Board this Saturday, September 6th to hear the story of the Ioway Nation through music,...
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Sweet Coneflowers

Nature Walk: Sweet Coneflowers

“Sweet Coneflowers are found in moist prairie swales. They are perennial, can be 5 feet in height and have dramatic...
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Photo for Together, for the Land

Together, for the Land

Join Iowa’s five land trusts to celebrate land protection in Iowa — come for the volunteer day; stay for live...
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Photo for Wordless Wednesday – Joe-Pye Weed

Wordless Wednesday – Joe-Pye Weed

The field pictured above is filled with Joe-Pye weed. The name is deceiving, but this plant is actually an Iowa...
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Intern Collage

Land Stewardship Interns Wrap Up the Summer

Unfortunately, the statewide and blufflands summer land stewardship internship program has come to an end, and all interns have headed...
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Wild Plum

Nature Walk: Wild Plum

“Wild plums are short far as trees go, often no more than 12 feet in height. They also generally appear...
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Photo for David Zahrt: Climate March

David Zahrt: Climate March

David Zahrt with staff members Lisa Hein, Diane Graves, Anita O’Gara and Cheri Grauer On August 11, David Zahrt visited...
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TYL kids and students

Through Your Lens: Students and Kids

Grab your cameras and start shooting! Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation announces our second “Through Your Lens” photo contest. You’re never...
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Photo for Wordless Wednesday: Garden Spider

Wordless Wednesday: Garden Spider

Garden Spiders, argiope aurantia, are found in sunny areas that contain plants, which are prime places for forming circular webs....
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Black Birds in Flight

Nature Walk: Black Bird in Flight

“The art of bird identification is in the details. Here we have two large black birds in flight, a double-crested...
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Homestead Puccoon

Prairie Rescue & Good Food

It’s true! Prairies are hot in the summer, but this season is also one of the best times to see...
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IBT RAGBRAI

Iowa By Trail Jersey Contest Winners

RAGBRAI was an amazing week! Thank you to those who visited the Iowa By Trail booth to learn about our...
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