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5 cool things you should know about walleye

With their slender bodies and sharp teeth, walleye are an angler’s favorite. Here are five cool facts about these gilled guys:

June 23, 2020

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5 tips for picking the right tree for your yard

If you’re thinking of branching out and adding a new tree to your yard, here are five things to keep in mind:

May 19, 2020

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6 tips for soaking up more stormwater in your yard

Ways to soak up more water in your yard to help prevent erosion and flooding in your lawn and home and keep polluted runoff from going down the storm drains.

April 20, 2020

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8 cool things you should know about peregrine falcons

It’s spring, and one of Iowa’s most fascinating and rare birds of prey is currently getting down to the serious business of nesting!

April 14, 2020

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7 Iowa Wildlife Comebacks

In the last few centuries, a number of Iowa wildlife species have been extirpated from the state - but some have seen successful comebacks, too.

March 2, 2020

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8 cool things you should know about Canada geese

Canada geese can be seen all across Iowa. These big birds, who can be spotted flying in their well-known V formations, have some pretty interesting features.

February 24, 2020

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Meet Iowa's smallest owl

What has bright yellow eyes, weighs less than a lemon, and winters in Iowa? The northern saw-whet owl!

January 24, 2020

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2019's 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.

November 12, 2019

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What makes an animal albino?

If you’ve ever spotted an abnormally white critter, or taken notice of its pink eyes, you may have seen an albino animal!

October 29, 2019

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6 cool things you should know about snapping turtles

Snapping turtles are Iowa’s largest turtle species, but they’re so much more than their tough demeanor.

August 8, 2019

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6 cool things you should know about dragonflies

Dragonflies are fascinating bugs you can spot right here in Iowa. Check out these cool things you might not know about these insects:

August 8, 2019

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Discover Adventure Along Iowa’s Scenic Backpacking Trails

Iowa’s state forests offer ultra-quiet, serene and scenic backpacking campsites.

July 16, 2019

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5 Hidden Surprises at Wapsipinicon State Park

Wapsipinicon State Park is a hole-in-one. With the help of Park Manager Dennis Murphy, here’s five hidden surprises waiting to be explored at Wapsipinicon.

July 3, 2019

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How to choose the right life jacket

Life jackets are a must for water safety. Finding the right fit can be tricky. Here’s some helpful tips to find the right life jacket for you and your family.

June 26, 2019

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6 cool things you should know about flying squirrels

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… Southern flying squirrel? Rarely spotted, these critters are Iowa’s smallest squirrels.

June 5, 2019

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News Releases

5 cool things you should know about walleye

5 tips for picking the right tree for your yard

6 tips for soaking up more stormwater in your yard

8 cool things you should know about peregrine falcons

7 Iowa Wildlife Comebacks

8 cool things you should know about Canada geese

Meet Iowa's smallest owl

2019's 10 fall favorite trout fishing streams

What makes an animal albino?

6 cool things you should know about snapping turtles

6 cool things you should know about dragonflies

Discover Adventure Along Iowa’s Scenic Backpacking Trails

5 Hidden Surprises at Wapsipinicon State Park

How to choose the right life jacket

6 cool things you should know about flying squirrels

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