Posted: February 25, 2025

Written by: Hanna Meyer, Education & Outreach Coordinator

Take on the Knowing Nature Challenge in 2025! Each Knowing Nature quiz features species found in Winneshiek County. By the end of the year, we’ll have experience identifying over 100 different types of plants, animals, and fungus!

Hoo-hoo hoo hoo… have you heard? Many owls mate in late winter and early spring, so now is a great time to listen at night for these incredible birds. Nine species of owls call Iowa home, but three are most common in Winneshiek County. Can you tell them apart?

Take the quiz here: Knowing Nature – Winneshiek County Owls

Want to dive deeper into learning about the wildlife of Winneshiek County? Track seasonal changes and natural wonders with our YouTube playlist: “Noting Nature.”

Thank you to Luther College professor, Birgitta Meade, for compiling these “Knowing Nature” quizzes and allowing us to share them with the wider public. Most of the photos in these quizzes were taken by Winneshiek County Conservation naturalist Larry Reis.