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Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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Is it okay to look in a bird's nest?

This time of year is very busy outdoors. Birds are in the process of building and rebuilding nests, sitting on eggs or taking care of their young.

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Cool things you should know about jackrabbits

Once a well-known resident of Iowa’s grasslands, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) calls Iowa home in lower numbers today due to loss of habitat.

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How to identify Iowa's eagles

Eagles are essentially massive hawks that are often seen perched in the open or soaring on very long broad wings.

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How Iowa's wildlife deals with extreme cold

When wind chills dip so low that they can lead to frostbite in just minutes - you might be wondering how Iowa’s wildlife survives such brutal cold.

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Meet Iowa’s sleepiest mammal

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus), colloquially known as “squinnies” in Iowa, spends more of the year asleep than awake.

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10 fall favorite trout fishing streams

From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to streams in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces – there's a perfect spot for everyone.

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Help a Bat: Build a Bat House

Bats are a great addition to any backyard - they are an excellent source of pest control and will kill loads of those pesky mosquitoes.

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Top 3 ways to handle fall leaves

Fall leaves are beautiful -- until they pile up in your yard. Your leaves, branches and other landscape materials can nourish your lawn, garden or community.

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4 things to know before packing a cooler

Packing a cooler is a science and art, one that will help any camping trip go smoother and safer. With a little preparation, packing a cooler is quite simple.

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8 hidden surprises at Maquoketa Caves

Maquoketa Caves State Park may be known for its caves and gorgeous scenery, but do you know about these “hidden surprises” suggested by park staff?