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Iris at Quigley-Slattery Heritage Prairie, Buchanan County

Jessica Rilling

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  • New addition coming to Loess Hills State Forest

    MAY. 30, 2025

    A new addition is coming to the Loess Hills State Forest in western Iowa after Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation transferred the former Little Sioux Scout Ranch to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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  • 2025 Legislative Recap and Upcoming Opportunities

    MAY. 27, 2025

    May 15 marked the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session. Once again, conservation voices prevailed, demonstrating strong, consistent support for Iowa's outdoors! Here's what nature's advocates accomplished this session.

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  • For Nature's Stake

    MAY. 20, 2025

    By honoring their father and protecting the 80 acres that make up Wildin Heritage Prairie, the Wildin siblings provided crucial, diverse habitat for some of Iowa's rarest species.

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  • Catch the Breeze

    MAY. 16, 2025

    Rising temperatures and longer days aren't the only indication of spring! It's time to welcome a new weather phenomenon: wind. Due to changes in atmospheric pressure, spring tends to be the windiest season in Iowa.

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  • Layers of Richness

    MAY. 12, 2025

    Paul Willis is not only a farmer and INHF Board member, but also a national leader in ethical farming standards. Through his founding of Niman Ranch, his love for the land, animals and agriculture serves Iowa and beyond.

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