Blog Posts

  • 3rd Annual Linn Landowner Forum

    AUG. 22, 2018

    Now in its 3rd year, the Linn Landowner Forum invites landowners in Linn County to learn about introducing more nature to their land.

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  • What a View

    JUN. 13, 2018

    Conservation protects beautiful places to live and play, but also places to see. The Chimney Rock conservation easement is is a prime example of how protection can safeguard wildlife habitat as well as the scenic beauty that makes Iowa special.

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  • Butterfly Boost

    APR. 11, 2018

    Hundreds of Linn County landowners are laying out the welcome mat for monarchs and other pollinators, working together to plant and care for milkweed and other native plants that the butterflies need throughout their life cycle.

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  • Following Nature's Lead

    JAN. 31, 2018

    Here in Iowa, landowners often associate prescribed fire with the arrival of spring when weather conditions tend to be favorable. But every so often, late fall – and even winter – offer an opportunity to get fire on the ground and increase diversity on the landscape.

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  • A New Resource for Landowners

    NOV. 16, 2017

    Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has released a new book designed to help Iowa landowners explore methods for permanently protecting their land.

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