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When it comes to Iowa’s invasive species, most available information focuses on plants that spread quickly, cause harm to beneficial or rare species, and have a negative impact on an area’s biodiversity or otherwise harm the landscape. But, did you know that animals and insects can be invasive as well? An invasive species is any kind of living organism that causes harm to an ecosystem and is often (though not always!) non-native.

Photo by Jason Walsmith Protecting Iowa’s landscapes through partnership is at the core of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s work. If...

When you think of Eastern redcedars (Juniperus virginiana), what feelings come to mind? Many, especially those with prairies or pastures...

As we look back on our accomplishments of 2024 and chart a course for the year ahead, it is clear to me that all the great conservation work we have done together with landowners, private partners and public partners is a direct result of the amazing support from people like you.

The open space and quiet water along Highway 330 south of Albion are undoubtedly noticeable to passersby. With the town...

You wake up on a chilly winter morning and look out the window to find the ground, your car and...

Photo by the Iowa DNR People join Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for all sorts of reasons. Some give when a...

When Ron and Barb Eckoff purchased a plot of land in Warren County almost 25 years ago, they didn’t have...

An eastern gray squirrel chews on a walnut on a snowy winter day. Squirrels, like other rodents, have iron-rich enamel...

Good things take time — protection projects may span years, or even decades! Wondering about the status of a recent...

A family explores Hitchcock Nature Center along the new Lotus Loop trail. Nestled in the heart of the globally significant...

Growing up in Iowa is to be intertwined with nature. We are raised in tune with the seasons — hyper-aware...