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Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

November 23, 2021

Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

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This Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30), our goal is to gain 30 new ICNC Sustainers. Will you be one of them? What’s an ICNC Sustainer? Sustainers are monthly donors who provide critical funding to the Nature…

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

November 15, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Fundraising, Nature Center, Nature's Noel, News

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ICNC’s Friends group, acknowledged with AFP award, beginning preparations for annual holiday fundraiser following Thanksgiving holiday Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature holiday fundraiser, Nature’s Noel, is returning in-person this year on Saturday, Dec. 4 after…

We need nature, and nature needs us! Make a donation today.

November 2, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Fundraising, Nature Center, News

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Do you find that you need nature more than ever before? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that time spent in nature reduces stress hormones and anxiety, lowers blood pressure, enhances immune function, increases…

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

October 27, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Hit the Trails, News, Restoration, Sustainability

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By Trail Manager Jason Bies It’s difficult to describe just how devastating the derecho was to our woodland trails. Without “before” pictures, you’ll have to trust me when I say they were completely wrecked. Due…

A look at the past, present & future of Amazing Space

September 22, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

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This month is Amazing Space’s 5 year anniversary! To celebrate, we’re looking back on our amazing history. In a few short years, we’ve come a long way. Indian Creek Nature Center has always kept sustainability at…

Meet our preschool team: Nicole Upchurch, Morgan Bryant & Betsy Bostian

August 25, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Creekside Forest School, News, Preschool

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First, we want to extend a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have supported Creekside Forest School. Last week we shared the many ways you can support our new nature school, including donating items…

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

August 11, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool, Programs

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Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school?! At Indian Creek Nature Center that means we’re gearing up for regular field trips and fall programs, but this year is extra special. On…

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

August 3, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Derecho, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Weather

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since the derecho swept through Cedar Rapids. Here at the Nature Center, we lost well over half of our tree canopy. It will be decades before…

Organic produce now available in the Creekside Shop!

July 28, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News, Organic

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Organic produce fresh from Etzel Sugar Grove Farm is now available in the Creekside Shop. Produce is grown organically at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in rural Marion. In addition to our organic, free-range eggs (available…

Reduce stress with just 20 minutes (or more!) in nature

July 14, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

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Science shows taking at least 20 minutes from your day to connect with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. That’s according to a study published by “Frontiers in Psychology,” which found that a…

News

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

We need nature, and nature needs us! Make a donation today.

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

A look at the past, present & future of Amazing Space

Meet our preschool team: Nicole Upchurch, Morgan Bryant & Betsy Bostian

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

Organic produce now available in the Creekside Shop!

Reduce stress with just 20 minutes (or more!) in nature

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