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What We Do: Removing Invasive Species

Here at INHF a large part of our work consists of getting out in nature to ensure the land we...
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Nature Walk: Harris's Sparrow

Brown is the essence of late autumn when bright gold, reds and yellows have begun to fade. There are many...
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Why an acorn?

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” – English Proverb At the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, we’ve learned firsthand that great...
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Northern Lights Over Iowa

Sometimes all we can do is marvel at the wonderful natural occurrences around us. Make sure to take a moment...
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Watershed Awareness with Project AWARE

What is a watershed? And why are they so important? How much do you know about the health and safety...
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Six Nature-Themed Costumes for Halloween 2012

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is finally upon us. While witches, goblins and ghouls make for great traditional...
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Nature Walk: Savannah Sparrow

Savannah sparrows can be found in a wide variety of grasslands across the United States and Canada. While their name...
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More Fall Photo Submissions

Today we’re bringing you even more reader submitted photos that help illustrate the true beauty of the season in Iowa....
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DeCook Family Ranch featured on WHO-TV

Photo by Ron Huelse Mike DeCook and his family have a unique solution to restoring their 1,000 acre property in...
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DIY Acorns: Fun Fall Activities

We understand that heading outside during the colder months can be a struggle, especially when your living room feels so...
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Fall Photo Submissions

We asked and you answered! A big thank you to Matt Hauge for capturing this shot at the Whiterock Conservancy....
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Nature Walk: Rigid Goldenrod

Autumn color is sometimes summed up with a dramatic photo or description of a colorful hillside of maples, birches or...
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