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So You Think You Want a Garden … As you consider food prices and the safety of food available for you and/or your family, it is an easy leap to the idea of growing your…
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The Spirit of Volunteerism
Jen Welton (far left) has volunteered as ICNC board president, serves on the board of trustees and at the Maple Syrup Festival. “Who comes to a pancake breakfast without being happy?” says Jen Welton about…
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Electric Vehicles
Driving toward a more sustainable future Isaac Newton said it well in his first law of motion, stating, “An object at rest will remain at rest until acted upon by a force.” Moving people and…
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Aldo Leopold Book Review
Celebrating Aldo Leopold’s Legacy Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, will be speaking about the life and legacy of Aldo Leopold at Indian Creek Nature Center on April 25. Before Buddy Huffaker,…
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Energy Saving Do-It-Yourself Tips
A Green Home in a White Winter Outside, winter is peaceful and majestic. Inside, winter has us reaching for the thermostat. In this moment, you may have two feelings at once: One feeling concerned with…
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2024 Volunteer Award Recipients
Recognizing Our Volunteers 365 days a year Indian Creek Nature Center is grateful to have the support of volunteers who move our mission forward. Every aspect of our mission, from trail building to teaching, from…
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Sustainable Christmas Tree Disposal Ideas
With a few simple tools, you can repurpose parts of your tree before disposing of it. Oh, Christmas tree. How we’ll miss ye. The Holiday season is drawing to a close. Many families are left…
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The Season of Giving (Securely)
December is the most popular month for charitable donations. In fact, 26% of all nonprofit online donations occur in December, with 5% occurring on December 31 by itself. Why? It could be due to the…
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Handcrafting Memorable Experiences
The Best Things Are Handmade This time of year, the moment you step into the Penningroth Barn the smell of fresh evergreens welcomes you. The sounds of casual chatter and comfortable laughter fill the air.…
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Lisa Henderson is just pitching in where needed
Lisa Henderson was recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year. “Growing up, my mom was always lending a helping hand,” said Lisa Henderson. “Her involvement was an example I saw many times.…
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