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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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October 31, 2018
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What to do when there are bats in your house or yard

Bats are great neighbors - think of all those insects they eat for you - but not roommates. Here's how to give bats their own proper home in your yard.

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October 25, 2018
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7 hidden surprises at Yellow River State Forest

With 8,900 acres of forest nestled in Iowa’s Driftless region, Yellow River State Forest holds its fair share of hidden surprises.

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September 19, 2018
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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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August 27, 2018
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5 cool things to know about gray foxes

From the Fall 2018 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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August 27, 2018
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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?

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August 21, 2018
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Meet Iowa's smallest carnivore

Though they be but little, they are fierce! The least weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the smallest species of true carnivore, coming from the order Carnivora.

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August 15, 2018
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Don't trash these 8 things

Each year, almost 3 million tons of trash end up in Iowa landfills. Help keep items out of landfills by following these easy tips!

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August 15, 2018
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More cool things to know about bald eagles

How much do you know about our national bird?

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July 24, 2018
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7 things you may not know about deer antlers

Let's get right to the point (wait, tine?) and get to the basics of white-tailed deer and their antlers:

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July 18, 2018
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6 tips for picking wild raspberries and strawberries

In Iowa, anybody can go find the real wild thing, and the taste is incredible. Use these tips to collect your share of wild berries:

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July 3, 2018
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6 Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing in Your Neighborhood

A perfect daytime getaway is a fishing trip to a pond or lake in your neighborhood. Find a fishing spot near you with our Fish Local map.

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June 6, 2018
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5 cool things you should know about worms

While most of us dissected these critters in science class, how well do we remember our worm facts?

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May 15, 2018
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Build your own simple nest box for ducks

Get inspired to attract hooded mergansers and wood ducks to your area with these easy-to-make DIY nest box plans. They work best where these ducks love to nest.

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April 12, 2018
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Why doesn’t blaze orange give me away?

If you’re trying to sneak up on a deer or pheasant, possibly decked out in some camouflage, it may not seem to make sense to top it off with a neon orange vest.

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November 29, 2017

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