It has been a wonderful adventure raising my first clutch of chicks at the farm. From day one, they have been curious about their new home at Sugar Grove. We have two different breeds in…
Several months ago, the Nature Center found something very unexpected in one of our animal exhibits: 3 more animals someone had added to the aquarium without permission and while we were helping another visitor. Thankfully,…
Ticks, including those that carry lyme disease and other pathogens, are prevalent in the prairies and woods of Iowa. Taking simple steps to prevent them from attaching to you can support you having a fun,…
Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. To accomodate physical distancing and closures due to storm clean-up, we’ve created…
Q: What happened to wildlife during the storm? A: Generally they would try to take shelter as best they can. Some will be successful, and others sometimes aren’t. One of the main ways wildlife actually…
On Tuesday, April 23, Hoover’s Hatchery delivered 42 fertilized eggs to Indian Creek Nature Center, where they are now incubating in the hatch exhibit in our Exhibit Hall! Hoover’s Hatchery has generously donated eggs for two…
Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists Andria Cossolotto and Emily Roediger and experienced summer naturalists as they explore the outdoors. Campers…
This holiday season just got sweeter: Our 2019 Beginning Beekeeping Series registration is open for aspiring beekeepers and curious conservationists! This eight session series is designed for individuals serious about starting a beekeeping hobby, but…
Meet Squiggles! Squiggles is a painted turtle, and our new friend to visit at the Nature Center! Painted Turtles are one of Iowa’s many types of aquatic or water turtles. They are adapted for aquatic…
Naturalist David Brenzel has been even busier than usual at the mammoth dig site! They’ve formed an interesting and important theory about our mammoths and he shares it with us. I’ve included a couple of…