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How do plants come back each year if they die in the winter?

From the January/February 2014 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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January 10, 2017
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Why do bats hang upside down?

From the January/February 2012 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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December 8, 2016
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6 cool facts about northern bobwhite quail

Northern bobwhite quail were staple gamebirds for Midwestern settlers. Changes in the Midwestern landscape threatened their populations throughout the 1900s.

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November 16, 2016
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Why don’t we have earthquakes in Iowa?

But Why? Helping adults answer children’s nature questions From the September/October 2011 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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November 7, 2016
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8 cool things you should know about rabbits

How much do you really know about rabbits? Check out the facts below to see why bunnies are important in Iowa and aroud the world.

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October 5, 2016
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7 must-see waterfalls in Iowa State Parks

Get the full list of Iowa's waterfalls, how to get to each one, and ideas on other things to do in the area while on your waterfall tour.

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September 29, 2016
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6 tips for cool-weather camping

Late-summer and fall camping can be some of the best times to go, with cooler temperatures and gorgeous fall colors at the campground.

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September 23, 2016
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11 tips and tricks to handle ā€œnuisanceā€ wildlife responsibly

Rather than exterminating these common ā€œnuisanceā€ critters, use the following tips to avoid problems while preserving wildlife in your area.

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September 23, 2016
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9 Cool Things You Should Know About Ducks

Ducks are one of the most recognizable bird families in the world thanks to their funky webbed feet, colorful plumage and big bills.

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September 7, 2016
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7 Cool Facts to Know About Iowa Pelicans

You read that right, there are pelicans in Iowa! Hundreds spend their summers on Iowa wetlands, and large number nest on islands within the Mississippi River.

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September 1, 2016
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4 Invasive Species You Can Eat in Iowa

Many invasive species are tasty - eating them helps reduce further proliferation in the environment. Learn to identify wild edibles from an experienced forager.

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August 26, 2016
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4 Cool Things You Should Know About Trumpeter Swans

Trumpeter swans are majestic birds native to Iowa, but overhunting and habitat loss led to the last nesting pair being documented here in the 1880s.

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August 26, 2016
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Outdoor First Aid Tips for Dog Owners

According to a leading national survey, more than 54 percent of American households have a dog, and nearly 78 million dogs are pets across the nation.

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August 24, 2016
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7 Cool Ways to Cut Your Summer Energy Use

As summer warms up, it’s easy to crank up the air conditioning to beat the heat. Check out these tipsto keep your home’s temperature low and your bills lower.

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August 16, 2016
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7 Tips for Starting a Backyard Pollinator Garden

Small animals, including insects and hummingbirds, are responsible for the processes that bring us cotton for clothes to the strawberries in the supermarket.

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August 11, 2016

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