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Black Terns

Nature Walk: Black Terns (Posted June 3, 2013)

Black Terns inhabit freshwater lakes and marshes across the continent. They can be seen flying into the wind just over...
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Let's go fly a kite

Let's go fly a kite (Posted May 31, 2013)

Photo by Edward David Looking for something to do outdoors this weekend? Head out to Jackson County to fly a...
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Jeweled Shooting Start found by INHF land stewardship

Let It Be (Posted May 30, 2013)

Jeweled Shooting Start found by INHF land stewardship intern Devon Hovey “Yesterday, Devon Hovey (an INHF Blufflands intern) made an...
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Composting Chemistry Basics

Composting Chemistry Basics (Posted May 29, 2013)

Compost is all about chemistry. Balancing carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich waste is essential for a healthy and productive compost bin. Check...
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Evening on the Prairie

Evening on the Prairie (Posted May 29, 2013)

Join INHF and other volunteers on June 13, 2013, for an evening on the prairie. The event is an opportunity...
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Melanie (left), Ryan and Erin

INHF Land Stewardship Department Grows (Posted May 28, 2013)

Melanie (left), Ryan and Erin This spring the land stewardship department at INHF has added a few fresh faces and...
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13-lined Ground Squirrel

Nature Walk: 13-lined Ground Squirrel (Posted May 27, 2013)

Most of us have seen a 13-lined ground squirrel standing on a roadside edge or running across the road. Often...
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Botanical Art

DIY Prairie Plant Art (Posted May 24, 2013)

Wouldn't it be nice to bring a little bit of nature inside? What if it lasted longer than a few...
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Intern Orientation

Intern Orientation (Posted May 21, 2013)

Yesterday, INHF hosted an intern orientation day field trip for our 13 land stewardship interns and four office interns. We...
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Perching Geese

Nature Walk: Perching Geese (Posted May 20, 2013)

Canada geese are large waterfowl. They usually nest on the ground, out on floating vegetation or on inlands surrounded by...
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Grand Opening Flyer

Opening of North Loop of Raccoon River Valley Trail (Posted May 17, 2013)

Join INHF at the celebration for the addition of the 33-mile north loop of the Raccoon River Valley trail on...
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Turkey Nest

Land Stewardship Interns Find Turkey Nest (Posted May 16, 2013)

The 2013 statewide land stewardship intern crew began their first full day on Monday, helping to restore Iowa’s beautiful natural...
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