Land Restoration Boosted by AmeriCorps Crew
Many hands make light work March 6th was an exciting day at Indian Creek Nature Center. An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) crew had arrived! Ten young and bright-eyed […]
Cedar Rapids’ First Trail
Looking Back at the Sac and Fox Trail On April 14, 1975, the Sac and Fox Trail was designated by the Department of the Interior as Iowa’s first National Recreation […]
Discovering Nature’s Sweetest Gift
Jaymie McGrath loves family fun and won’t let her family miss the maple syruping demonstrations at Indian Creek Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Festival. “We do it with our girls.” Jaymie […]
How to Start a Garden
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 Spirit of Volunteerism
“Who comes to a pancake breakfast without being happy?” says Jen Welton about the Maple Syrup Festival, “Everybody shows up with a smile on their face. It doesn’t matter how […]
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 […]
Aldo Leopold Book Review
Celebrating Aldo Leopold’s Legacy Before Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, comes to speak at Indian Creek Nature Center on April 25, we want to take a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sustainable Christmas Tree Disposal Ideas
Oh, Christmas tree. How we’ll miss ye. The Holiday season is drawing to a close. Many families are left with cherished memories of the times spent together they hope will […]
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 […]
Handcrafting Memorable Experiences
Friends of the Nature Center handcraft dozens of holiday centerpieces in preparation for Nature’s Noel. The Best Things Are Handmade This time of year, the moment you step into the […]