News & Blog

Deepen Your Connection to the Natural World Through Myth, Folklore, and Storytelling

Dustin Clayton, Naturalist

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Volunteer Spotlight: Francis Rolls Up His Sleeves for Conservation

Dana Kruse, Volunteer & Facilities Coordinator

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Mt. Crescent Ski Area Set to Open for 2022-23 Ski Season

Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator

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Burning Bridges

Aric Ping, Natural Resource Technician

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Don't Miss Free, Family-Friendly Loess Hills Prairie Seminar Coming Up June 3rd-5th!

Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator

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Level-Up Your Camping Skills with Intro to Backpacking

Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jake AKA “Zoolander” of the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol

Kylie Jacott, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator

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Getting to Know Kathy Fiscus Our July Speaker

with Kathy Fiscus

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Join us for a Hitch Hike this Summer

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Litter Busters!

Rene Stroud, Naturalist

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Monarchs, Apples & the Law

Jeff Franco, Executive Director

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Explore the Rhythm of Nature with A Land Ethic Workshop in 2021

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Winter Tree Identification: Part 1

Rene Stroud, Naturalist

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2020 HawkWatch Season Report

Earl Johnson, Hawk Counter

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What's on the Menu for Winter Wildlife

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Winter Fun at Your County Parks

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Nature is More Awesome than a Video Game

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Following Coyote

Rene Stroud, Naturalist

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November 2020 HawkWatch Report

Earl Johnson, Hawk Counter

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Hikin' With a Nature Nerd Kicks Off in January, 2021!

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Fauna Feature: Wild Turkeys

Environmental Education Staff

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October 2020 HawkWatch Report

Earl Johnson, Hawk Counter

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Fauna Feature: Virginia Opossum

Environmental Education Staff

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Get to Know: Earl Johnson, Hawk Counter

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September 2020 HawkWatch Report

Earl Johnson, Hawk Counter

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Enjoy a Virtual Fieldtrip!

Rene Stroud, Naturalist and Kate Simmons, Community Relations Coordinator

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Bumble Bee Bed & Breakfast

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Fauna Feature: Little Wood-Satyr

Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern

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Plant Family Focus: Asteraceae

Malena Brotherson & Kristen Yost, Environmental Education Interns

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Milkweed & Monarchs

Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern

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Busy Bumble Bees

Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern

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Cicada Summer

Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern

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Flora Feature: Ironweed

Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern

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Flora Feature: Purple Prairie Clover

Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern

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Head Outdoors for a Birding Scavenger Hunt

Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern

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Flora Feature: Germander

Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern

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Flora Feature: Compass Plant

Malena Brotherson, Environmental Education Intern

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Turtles of Iowa

Kristen Yost, 2020 Environmental Education Intern

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Trail Maintenance with the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol

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Beautiful Spring Bloodroot

Amy Campagna, Environmental Education Coordinator

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Join the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol for Outdoor Emergency Care Training

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Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week 2019

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It's Winter in Pottawattamie County

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