Recycle your Christmas Tree
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Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…
Sustainability
It’s official: we’re Living Building Challenge Petal Certified!
Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) has reached an incredible milestone: Amazing Space is officially Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certified, making it the first and only Petal Certified project in the state of Iowa and…
Become an ICNC Sustainer today!
You care about the environment. You want to make a difference, but where should you start? You could recycle. Or compost. Or use reusable bags and glass jars. You could eat less meat or buy…
Sustainability Tip: Go Green this Fourth of July
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Indian Creek Nature Center recognized with international technology award for Amazing Space design and operation
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Sustainability Tips: Make your own maple syrup!
Did you know you can make your own maple syrup? All it takes is the right tools, temperatures, time and effort! While it’s a little late in the season to start now, we recommend attending…
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…