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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County

Daniel Ruf

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Turin Prairie, Monona County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Nathan Houck

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  • Jim Wooley Family Tract Aims to Protect and Open Access to 422 Acres in South Central Iowa

    MAR. 31, 2025

    Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are working to protect a 422-acre grassland and woodland property in south central Iowa to provide crucial wildlife habitat and public access for outdoor recreation. The parcel, located on the border of Madison and Clarke counties, will be named the Jim Wooley Family Tract in honor of the 31-year Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologist.

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  • Celebrate International Dark Sky Week

    MAR. 28, 2025

    With the rapid rise of light pollution, we risk losing the natural light we rely on, as well as our view of the stars. Additionally, light pollution has negative effects on the health and daily cycles of humans and wildlife. Dark Sky Week draws awareness to this issue and invites everyone to take meaningful actions to protect the night. Learn more about Dark Sky Week and activities you can do with your family at home!

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  • INHF Welcomes New Board Members

    MAR. 26, 2025

    Mallory Hanson of West Union, Matt Mendenhall of Davenport and Alex Taylor of Coralville are three of the five recent additions to INHF's dedicated board of directors. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa's land, water and wildlife, INHF's board is an incredible show of dedication and expertise.

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  • Beyond the Flames

    MAR. 25, 2025

    Fire is a natural process that invigorates native landscapes like prairies, oak savannas and woodlands. Learn the why, when and how of prescribed fire.

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  • Landowners recognized at Gift to Iowa's Future Day

    MAR. 21, 2025

    In 2024, INHF was fortunate enough to work with 16 individuals, families and organizations who chose to permanently protect the land they cherish by donating land, land value or conservation easements. Through their generosity, 1,987 acres across 13 counties will forever remain natural spaces, offering respite to Iowa's wildlife and plants and providing places for Iowans to connect with nature.

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