Throughout 2023, we highlighted perspectives from many of the people who have impacted the Nature Center in our 50 Stories for 50 Years blog series, sponsored by New Leader Manufacturing.

Explore our archived stories to learn about the people, places and events that strengthened the deep roots that will sustain our organization far into the future.

A Beautiful Day

50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Marissa and Daniel Haas began sending their children to Indian Creek Nature Center’s outdoor immersive educational programs as early as they could. After enrolling…
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Spreading Good

50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Spreading good is a cornerstone of the way New Leader Manufacturing does business. Based in Cedar Rapids, the company started in 1939 (as Highway…
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Sharing for Fun

50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Myron “Mike” Wilson and his late wife, Esther, occupy a special place in the Nature Center’s 50-year history. We cannot help but admire these…
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