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Spring land work (Posted March 26, 2014)

Last week, INHF staff were working at our Mathes property in Marion County. They snapped a few pictures to remember...
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In ponds with thick layers of ice the first major spring thaw makes few changes unless melt-water floats the ice sheet.  Dry prairie potholes, however, become instant open water ponds for migrating waterfowl and spring peepers or chorus frogs.  If bl

Nature Walk: Meltwater Ponds (Posted March 24, 2014)

In ponds with thick layers of ice the first major spring thaw makes few changes unless melt-water floats the ice...
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Can you name that bird? (Posted March 21, 2014)

Trivia time! The Minnesota DNR has put together an interactive poster to help people of all ages brush up on...
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Save the date: Bike Trail Tourism Conference on April 10 (Posted March 20, 2014)

Bike enthusits and city planners, save the date! The “Bike Trail Tourism – Getting More Out of Your Trail” conference...
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Snow wings (Posted March 19, 2014)

In winter, you have to look a little closer to find the beauty in our natural areas. Sometimes the smallest...
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Every yard has likely hosted a flock of dark-eyed juncos during the winter.  They are members of the sparrow family with a white breast, white outer tail feathers, a slate gray or brown plumage above and a light pink bill.  Flocks of tree sparrows or

Nature Walk: Dark-eyed Junco (Posted March 17, 2014)

Every yard has likely hosted a flock of dark-eyed juncos during the winter. They are members of the sparrow family...
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INHF celebrates Gift to Iowa's Future Day at the capitol (Posted March 13, 2014)

On Tuesday, INHF staff and partners were honored at Gift to Iowa’s Future Day, which celebrated contributions that Iowa landowners...
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A tribute to Gary Tonhouse (Posted March 12, 2014)

On Feb. 14, we lost one of Iowa’s best nature photographers. Gary Tonhouse was a contributor to INHF’s calendar and...
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Waterfowl, such as Canada geese are well adapted to withstand the worst of winter's cold.  Flocks of birds can often be seen sitting on the ice or helping maintain a patch of open water in an otherwise frozen lake. Throughout the day small and large

Nature Walk: In Flight (Posted March 10, 2014)

Waterfowl such as Canada geese are well adapted to withstand the worst of winter's cold. Flocks of birds can often...
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Iowa By Trail preview (Posted March 6, 2014)

Last night our friends at Shift Interactive stopped by to give us a preview of the new Iowa By Trail...
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Winter in the Loess Hills (Posted March 5, 2014)

Yesterday, Land Stewardship staff toured Turin Prairie in the Loess Hills, one of INHF’s newest projects. They were treated to...
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Homegrown Lifestyle offers course on home food production and conservation (Posted March 4, 2014)

Interested in growing food or practicing conservation on a small-scale portion of your land, acreage or yard? Homeowners with space...
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