Shimek State Forest Puts on Stunning Show of Butterflies and Birds 5/20/2016 11:58:00 AM View Count 9632 This southeast Iowa forest hosts one of our most diverse woodland bird migrations, followed by a stunning summer butterfly show perhaps unequaled anywhere else in the state.
Des Moines to Host Two Bald Eagle Events 2/9/2016 6:24:00 AM View Count 4532 Two events this week will help Iowans to better acquaint themselves with bald eagles. Both events are free and open to the public.
The Mighty Mink: Cool Things You Should Know 2/13/2015 7:12:00 AM View Count 44483 Built much like its larger relative the otter, the mink has a long, sleek body about 2 feet long. It has short, stubby legs, a long neck, small ears and eyes and a long, thick tail. In fact, one third of the mink’s length is tail.