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Five Facts About Bald Eagles

Photo by Ty Smedes The bald eagle has become an iconic symbol of all things American. Though the eagles’ populations...
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Nature Walk: Rime Ice

Rime ice or rime frost is a common winter event. Its formation occurs when water droplets from ground fog make...
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DIY: Hanging K-Cup Planters

In the last few years, single cup coffeemakers like the Keurig have become increasingly popular, but throwing away a plastic...
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Around Iowa: Breakfast with the Birds & Basket Making

To keep all of our dedicated nature lovers better informed about the events occurring in their communities each weekend, we’ve...
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IPR: When Conservation Pays

Lindsey Price and her father Bob Price in Burwell, Nebraska. Photo from Iowa Public Radio At the Iowa Natural Heritage...
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Cedar River Watershed Project: Innovative Farmer

Written by Larry Stone ROWLEY, IA – Dick Sloan loves to ask questions: Where did that pair of killdeers nest?...
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Study: Nature improves brain health

We all know that staying active is good for your body – but a new study proves that outdoor physical...
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Nature Walk: Frosty Autumn Leaves

Despite frosty temperatures autumn leaves may regain their rich vibrant colors when covered by wet melting snow. As habitat they...
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Winter Wonderland Photo Submissions

We hope that everyone is outdoors enjoying this gorgeous Iowa winter wonderland! Most of all though, we’d love to see...
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How to Improve Your Urban Garden

We know it’s a little early to start thinking about next season’s garden, but in the chillier winter months there’s...
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Cedar River Watershed Project: River Recreation Brings Big Bucks

Written by Larry Stone Hikers. Paddlers. Tubers. Anglers. Sight-seers. Loungers. Bikers. Birders. Photographers. Hunters. Waders. Iowa's 18,000 miles of navigable...
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Nature Walk: White-tailed Buck

One of the common messages of the Advent season is, “Be watchful, be alert you do not know when the...
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