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Gift to Iowa's Future Day 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM by Erica Place

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In 2025, INHF was fortunate enough to work with 22 individuals, families and organizations who chose to permanently protect the land they cherish by donating land, land value or conservation easements.

Tagged As: For landowners, Gift to Iowa's future, Iowa landowner options, Landowner stories

Looking out for Okoboji

Posted on January 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Katy Heggen

Green Pastures

Standing on the shore of West Lake Okoboji looking out over the water, you can still imagine it: the lake...

Tagged As: Conservation easement, Iowa great lakes, Iowa landowner options, Land donation, Landowner stories, Okoboji

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

A New Resource for Landowners

Posted on November 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Joe Jayjack

Iowa Landowner Options Book Cover

Determining the future of your land can be overwhelming. After all, there’s a lot to think about, and many landowners...

Tagged As: Conservation, Conservation easement, INHF, Iowa land options, Iowa landowner options, Land donation, REAP, Reserved life estate, Resource enhancement and protection

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