Posts in tag Stewardship
September 18, 2014
A Newfound Freedom of a Young Bur Oak (Posted September 18, 2014)
In the midst of a somewhat chaotic work day in Johnson County, with conservation-minded volunteers scrambling in all directions trying...
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February 21, 2014
Mississippi Riverfront boosted by trails and environmental stewardship (Posted February 21, 2014)
Last week, the National Journal took a look at how trails and conservation efforts are helping to restore Mississippi riverfront...
November 5, 2013
Breen Prairie Seed Harvest Recap (Posted November 5, 2013)
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation volunteers don't let a little bit of cool weather hinder their progress! On Saturday, October 19,...
September 21, 2013
Hagie Winner 2013: Jimmie Dean Thompson (Posted September 21, 2013)
Jimmie Dean Thompson has a knack for identifying plant species. After working at the Ames post office for 32 years,...
August 1, 2013
Helen Gunderson receives first Farmland Owner Award (Posted August 1, 2013)
My friend of many years, Helen Gunderson, has been awarded the first Farmland Owner Award from the Practical Farmers of...
September 23, 2012
Hagie Award Winner 2012: Bob and Mary Lou Gunderson (Posted September 23, 2012)
Over 20 years ago, Bob and Mary Lou first made preserving Iowa’s natural beauty their lives’ passion. The couple has...
September 19, 2012
Finding Iowa's Way: Economic Solutions for a Healthier Environment (Posted September 19, 2012)
For anyone interested in getting more deeply involved with the restoration and improving of Iowa’s natural environment, the Iowa Environmental...
August 31, 2012
Bob Gunderson shares his INHF story (Posted August 31, 2012)
In the beginning of August, Mary Lou and Bob Gunderson received the 2012 Hagie Heritage Award at a ceremony in Eldora. During...
August 14, 2012
2012 Hagie Heritage Award Recipients (Posted August 14, 2012)
Each year INHF awards a worthy Iowan with the Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award, recognizing dedication to conservation and...
September 26, 2010
Hagie Winner 2010: Dana Livingston (Posted September 26, 2010)
Dana Livingston started simple. Soon after moving to Dubuque in 1995, he began volunteering his time to restore a local...
September 25, 2009
Hagie Award Winner 2009: Rosie Partridge (Posted September 25, 2009)
“All Iowans should realize that their state is beautiful,” says Rosie Partridge. “It hurts me when they don’t.” After purchasing...
September 23, 2008
Hagie Award Winner 2008: Erv Klaas (Posted September 23, 2008)
Erwin Klaas believes many people don’t realize the impact their actions have on the environment. He wants to change that....
