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Thinking it Through

Posted on January 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Rich Zeis

Rich Zeis believes his land at Spencer's Grove is “the third prettiest place in Iowa,” and it’s easy to see...

Tagged As: Bequest, Conservation, INHF, Iowa landowner options, Landowner stories, Natural areas, Reserved life estate, Restoration

Inspired by Ancient Oaks

Posted on December 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

Cal and Frankie Parrott

Cal Parrott simply wanted a place to explore where he could spend more time in nature with his photography hobby....

Tagged As: Bargain sale, Conservation, Education, INHF, Iowa landowner options, Landowner stories, Natural areas, Restoration, Wildlife

Keep it Wild

Posted on December 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

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Brothers Mike and Dan DeCook. Photo by Erin Van Waus From their ridge pasture, three generations of the DeCook family...

Tagged As: Conservation easement, INHF, Iowa landowner options, Landowner stories

Giving Land to INHF

Posted on December 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

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Dozens of Iowa landowners have entrusted their land’s future to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. INHF often hears, “What would you...

Tagged As: Agricultural land, Bequest, Conservation protection, Grimes, Land donation, Reserved life estate

Family farm lives on through INHF

Posted on December 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM by Anita O'Gara

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Part of Lanz Heritage Farm was enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program after INHF received the farm in a bequest...

Tagged As: Conservation, CRP, Donation, Farming, Land

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