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What We Do: Oak Savanna Restoration

INHF staff member Tylar Samuels spent a few days last week restoring oak savanna in Marion County. A few previous...
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The Beauty of the Upper Iowa

Photo by Clint Farlinger Sara Lubinski, an American landscape painter, recently wrote a blog post about one of our favorite...
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Nature Walk: Wilson's Snipe

Sandpipers range across North America and number more than 50 species. They feed in shallow water, from rainwater puddles, along...
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INHF featured in Radish Magazine

We’re thrilled that INHF was featured in Radish Magazine as a great organization to give a gift membership for this...
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DIY Recycled Bird Feeder

Looking for an easy, eco-friendly craft project in preparation for the chilly winter months? Why not try creating this simple,...
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100 Posts “Off the Beaten Path”

Our post today on the INHF blog marks the 100th since we started posting this summer! So we decided to...
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Nature Walk: Ring-Necked Pheasant

Male ring-necked pheasants have nearly every color feather in the spectrum. Their body plumage is an iridescent blend of bronze...
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10 Holiday Gifts for Nature Lovers – Part II

Earlier this week we brought you five great gift ideas for the nature lovers in your life. But don’t stress...
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MRT Year of Cycling 2013

365 events in 365 days – that’s the hope for the Mississippi River Trail’s (MRT) Year of Cycling 2013. Across...
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Exploring Iowa: Loess Hills

If you’ve never seen the Loess Hills up close and personal, it’s time that you head west and enjoy this...
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10 Holiday Gifts for Nature Lovers

It’s that time of year again! Soon snow will be falling, students will be enjoying lengthy amounts of time off...
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Nature Walk: Smooth Asters

Dry weather appears to dramatically alter the blooming times of many plants. Asters typically bloom in the fall, however, under...
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