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Purple Prairie Clover

It’s always fun to learn a little bit more about Iowa’s wild prairie flowers – especially during the summer when...
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DIY: Reusable T-shirt totes

Now you can help save the environment and look stylish while doing your grocery shopping with this easy do-it-yourself T-shirt...
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2012 Hagie Heritage Award Recipients

Each year INHF awards a worthy Iowan with the Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award, recognizing dedication to conservation and...
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Nature Walk: Fox Squirrel

Unlike humans who cope with heat by avoidance and air conditioning, wildlife finds natural ways to dispel heat from high...
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INHF at the Iowa State Fair

Happy first day of the Iowa State Fair! We had a great time this morning when we joined a handful...
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Prairie Pothole 101

Prairie potholes are some of Iowa’s most important natural features, but what exactly is one? This quick and easy overview...
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(More of) What We Do: Land Stewardship Interns

Earlier this summer we showcased some of the great work done by our amazing group of land stewardship interns. In...
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Nature Walk: Greater Yellowlegs

Shorebirds come in all sizes, shapes and colors. The smallest are species like least sandpipers and semi-palmated plovers at 6...
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The Best Apps for Healthy Eating

Most of the time all we hear about is how our smart phones are slowly pulling us farther away from...
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Summer fieldwork in environmental science

Imagine, if you can, that you are a Rwandan farmer who raises corn as your family's sole source of income....
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Quick & Easy Trail Mix Recipes

A day exploring nature can take a lot out of you and we believe that it’s important to know how...
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Nature Walk: Compass Plants

Compass plants are one of the most distinctive features of the mid-continent tallgrass prairie, growing in both wet and dry...
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