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Wordless Wednesday – The Smooth Green Snake (Posted July 16, 2014)

Our Land Stewardship Interns discovered a smooth green snake at Indiangrass Hills last week. This nonvenomous snake is distinctive from...
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Iowa by Trail on RAGBRAI (Posted July 15, 2014)

Mark your calendars for July 19th, and join INHF at the statewide launch of Iowa by Trail at the RAGBRAI...
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The Halloween Pennant

Nature Walk: The Halloween Pennant (Posted July 14, 2014)

“Dragonflies are insectivorous, catching their prey such as mosquitoes in the air. They also defend a hunting territory from other...
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Periodical Cicadas (Posted July 11, 2014)

INHF President Joe McGovern with Alex and Henry, 2014 land stewardship interns, at Snyder Heritage Farm. Henry is holding one...
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Stay Healthy This Summer

Stay Healthy This Summer! (Posted July 10, 2014)

In 2010, Iowa was ranked the 19th healthiest state by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. This ranking led to the Healthiest State...
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Reptiles and Amphibians (Posted July 8, 2014)

Join Woodbury County Conservation Board on Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. to learn general information on reptiles and amphibians....
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Butterfly Pollinators

Nature Walk: Butterfly Pollinators (Posted July 7, 2014)

“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 (Posted July 2, 2014)

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 (Posted July 1, 2014)

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 (Posted June 30, 2014)

“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 (Posted June 27, 2014)

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 (Posted June 26, 2014)

If you live in or around Dallas County and are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out...
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