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Prairie Seed Collection at Neal Smith NWR (Posted September 12, 2013)

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 (Posted September 11, 2013)

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 (Posted September 9, 2013)

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 (Posted September 6, 2013)

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 (Posted September 5, 2013)

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 (Posted September 4, 2013)

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 (Posted September 3, 2013)

“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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Nature Walk: Nighttime Moths (Posted September 2, 2013)

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 (Posted August 29, 2013)

    This DIY project will have you looking at acorns as more than just squirrel food! With a coat...
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Prairie Plants of Iowa (Posted August 28, 2013)

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 (Posted August 26, 2013)

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 (Posted August 23, 2013)

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