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REAP in Your Region: Mines of Spain, Backbone State Park and more in eastern Iowa (Posted October 10, 2017)

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa's REAP program has in communities throughout the state....
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REAP In Your Region: Clear Lake State Park, Elk Creek Marsh and more in north central Iowa (Posted October 9, 2017)

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa's REAP program has in communities throughout the state....
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REAP In Your Region: Brushy Creek State Park, JewEllsworth Trail and more in north central Iowa (Posted October 4, 2017)

For the next six weeks, INHF will be sharing the impact Iowa's REAP program has in communities throughout the state....
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A Toast to Trails (Posted May 24, 2017)

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF), Peace Tree Brewing Company, Polk County Conservation and REI West Des Moines have partnered together to celebrate and support Iowa trails in conjunction with National Trails Day.

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Fly south for the Lucas County Birding Festival (Posted April 26, 2017)

Grab your binoculars and head to Lucas County: The birding festival begins May 5. This festival, held in Chariton, is an expansion...
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RAVE on the Great Western Trail (Posted April 21, 2017)

More than 40 cyclists, local land owners, naturalists, outdoor enthusiasts and folks who just decided to spend spring evening lending...
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It's a Lark! It's a Crane! It's the Big Day of Birding (Posted April 28, 2016)

Explore southern Iowa’s Lucas County on Saturday, May 21, during the Big Day of Birding! This first-time event marries bird enthusiasts and conservationists as...
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Gift to Iowa's Future Day celebrates Iowa landowners (Posted March 28, 2016)

On Thursday, March 24, a group of Iowa landowners were honored at the state capitol building for gifts of conservation...
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Two new nature areas for Story County (Posted March 11, 2016)

We recently announced the opportunity to create two new nature areas in Story County. A public presentation on March 22 by INHF President Joe McGovern introduced the public to efforts to establish the new Gray Ghost Prairie and the Ronald “Dick” Jordan Family Wildlife Area.

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Where the Wild Things Are: Greater Prairie Chickens (Posted March 9, 2016)

Welcome to “Where the Wild Things Are,” a monthly series where we feature a unique native species — and the best...
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Indulge your sweet tooth at Iowa maple syrup festivals (Posted February 24, 2016)

Smooth, sticky and the perfect pour over a stack of flapjacks, maple syrup is one of nature’s sweetest gifts. Sap...
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INHF at the Iowa Bike Expo (Posted January 20, 2016)

Shift gears this Saturday and start thinking about spring. Join INHF at one of the Midwest’s largest bike shows, the...
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