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View of a the wetland at Brenton Slough

Brenton Slough opens to the public

Brenton Slough officially opened to the public on Saturday, June 6, with a public open house and ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Polk County Conservation.  

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Image of a trout stream with large rocks and clear water

A Stream Come True

INHF is working to open a public fishing and hunting area on 21 acres below the North and South Bear Creek confluence, holding 1/3 mile of Bear Creek. 

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A speaker presenting in a rustic venue with a stone fireplace and greenery, engaged with an audience.

From Acorn to Oak Tree

As Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s 40th anniversary year comes to a close, we look back on the early years of...
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2026 RAGBRAI Expo

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