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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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Recent Stories

  • Acorn Crew: Frost, Nature's Fingerprints

    DEC. 19, 2024

    You wake up on a chilly winter morning and look out the window to find the ground, your car and other surfaces covered in tiny, sparkling ice crystals. What you're noticing is frost — the frozen counterpart to dewdrops. Learn about the types of frost and how to make your own in this post!

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  • Lasting Legacies

    DEC. 12, 2024

    From the first gift to the forty-first, INHF's donors continue to see the value in giving.

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  • Prairie Doctor

    DEC. 5, 2024

    Ron and Barb Eckoff have spent 25 years restoring a remnant prairie and oak savanna in Warren County. Thanks to their hard work and generosity, it will soon be open to the public.

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  • Acorn Crew: Squirrels

    NOV. 21, 2024

    As the leaves fall and the cold weather settles in, squirrels become more and more apparent — a perfect time to learn more about them. This time of year, these entertaining critters are busy fattening up and preparing for winter. Read these fun facts, explore some squirrel-themed books and then head outdoors to see some squirrels!

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  • Major Project Updates

    NOV. 19, 2024

    Protection projects can take decades—here are some updates on parks, trails and wildlife areas you've supported.

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