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Butterfly Pollinators

Nature Walk: Butterfly Pollinators

“Butterflies are important pollinators of many flowers. They appear to respond to changing weather conditions and thus vary in abundance...
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 bald eagle

Wordless Wednesday – The Bald Eagle

Our national bird, the bald eagle, is an important symbol of freedom and strength for America. Due to the upcoming...
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Clean with Natural products

Nice weather means that summer has arrived! As you wash windows and clean off dirty shelves, consider using these environmentally...
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Eastern Cottontails

Nature Walk: Eastern Cottontails

“When we see an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit nibbling grass, feeding on dandelions or running across our lawn, the detailed facial...
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Hannah Howard

Intern Update: Hannah Howard

Hannah Howard – 2013 Land Stewardship Intern “Growing up I always had the interest to be a park ranger, be...
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Native American Flute Concert

If you live in or around Dallas County and are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out...
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Limestone bluffs, Upper Iowa River, Winneshiek County, Iowa

Wordless Wednesday: Upper Iowa River

Since our 35th anniversary was this past Saturday, June 21, we wanted to highlight one of our 35 featured projects,...
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Turin Prairie: A Treasure Worth Protecting

Have you ever stood on a spot in Iowa and thought, “I hope it always stays just as beautiful and...
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Cumulus Clouds

Nature Walk: Cumulus Clouds

“Cumulus clouds indicate fair weather and are generally between 1,000 and 5,000 feet above the ground. The top edges are...
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Grimes Farm Run

Grimes Farm Run

Join the Marshall County Conservation board on Saturday, July 12th, for the Grimes Farm Run 2014. This race has many...
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Intern Orientation

On Wednesday, May 28, INHF hosted an intern orientation at Jennett Heritage Area in Story County. Interns, including myself, attended....
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whiterose

Wordless Wednesday – Wild Rose

  The wild rose is Iowa’s state flower, which was adopted in 1897. The five petals of the rose vary in...
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