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Nature Walk: Perfect Camouflage

Mottled plumages of birds such as the brown creeper offer perfect camouflage. Creepers are tiny birds (less than six inches...
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Pasque Flowers in Bloom

Pasque Flowers in Bloom

Pasque flower It’s springtime in Iowa! INHF Land Stewardship Assistant Ryan Schmidt snapped this photo of a Pasque flower, one...
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6 ways to make Earth Day last

Greetings, everyone! Here at INHF, we know that Earth Day isn’t just a holiday – it’s a way of life....
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buff-brown Hermit Thrush

Nature Walk: Hermit Thrush

From a distance it may be difficult to distinguish a buff-brown Hermit Thrush from the fallen leaves in an un-raked...
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Outdoor Journey for Girls

Does your daughter (or someone you know) love the outdoors? The Outdoor Journey for Girls (OJ) — a 3-day, 2-night...
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INHF president transition

Mark Ackelson, president of INHF and president emeritus starting May 1. Photo by Jessica Rilling. Written by INHF President Mark...
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Photographer spotlight: Kip Ladage

With a keen eye and love of Iowa’s natural beauty, Kip Ladage has become an avid outdoor photographer and regular...
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Photo credit: OakleyOriginals / Foter.com / CC BY

Investigate Your Soil

Photo credit: OakleyOriginals / Foter.com / CC BY Whether you’re a farmer or a backyard gardener having healthy soil is...
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Reflection in an icy body of water

Nature Walk: Icy Spring Reflections

The end of winter and the beginning of spring is a gradual process of warm days and cold nights, which...
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REAP logo eastern goldfinch in front of state outline of Iowa

Your legislators need to hear from you!

We are entering a critical time during the legislative process. For the first time in many years, the Resource Enhancement...
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Upper Iowa River flood scene taken by Brian Fankhauser near Chimney Rock on Wednesday, April 10.

Upper Iowa River Floods

Upper Iowa River flood scene taken by Brian Fankhauser near Chimney Rock on Wednesday, April 10. INHF Blufflands Program Manager...
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Seasonal treats

Finally – Spring is almost here! Shoots are beginning to sprout, tempting us with the hope of fresh, delicious fruits...
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