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Prairie Seed Collection at Neal Smith NWR

Help the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge restore even more beautiful Iowa prairie during the last days of Iowa Prairie...
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Iowa Outdoor Expo

The Iowa DNR and Des Moines Izaak Walton League are hosting the Iowa Outdoor Expo. With the sponsorship of several...
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Nature Walk: Night Light Critters

Gray tree frogs and the white-lined sphinx are relatively the same size and both respond to outdoor lighting. The tree...
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Explore Hartley Heritage Fen in Jasper County

It's the time of year for the Iowa Prairie Heritage Week! To kick off a week filled with prairie appreciation...
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“Bittersweet and Sweet” a success

On August 24, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 1 Mississippi and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources collaborated for the “Bittersweet...
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Lifecycle of a Red-tailed Hawk nest

This spring, Ty Smedes, a long-time professional Iowa photographer, followed the lifecycle of a Red-tailed Hawk nest located in a...
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Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference

“At the Tipping Point,” the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference, will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on...
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Moths

Nature Walk: Nighttime Moths

Some moths are vividly marked and they may even have bright colors but their nighttime behavior and small size make...
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DIY Acorn Decor

This DIY project will have you looking at acorns as more than just squirrel food! With a coat of paint,...
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Prairie Plants of Iowa

Iowa prairie enthusiasts may be familiar with Paul Christiansen’s extensive guide to the plants of Iowa’s lush prairies. Prairie Plants...
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Nature Walk: Killdeer

Desiccating wetlands in late summer provide perfect feeding and loafing habitat for many species of shorebirds such as the Killdeer....
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Through Your Lens Photography Contest

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation invites photographers to enter its 2013 digital photo contest, Though Your Lens! If you love capturing...
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