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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 […]

Aldo Leopold Book Review

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 […]

Tips for an Energy Efficient Winter

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 Recognition

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 […]

How to Dispose Your Christmas Tree Sustainably

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 […]

Season of Giving Securely

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 […]

Appreciating the Beauty of Handmade

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 […]

Lisa Henderson with husband, Jeff, and ICNC staff members

Lisa Henderson is just pitching in where needed

“Growing up, my mom was always lending a helping hand,” said Lisa Henderson. “Her involvement was an example I saw many times. She would always remind us there was someone […]

Esther Wilson Bird Blind

New Bird Blind Donated in Honor of Esther Wilson

If you have taken a walk across the blue bridge lately, you may have noticed that there is a new structure off of our Blakeslee Bluebird trail. Thanks to a […]

Why Burn A Prairie

Why Burn a Prairie

On a cool spring day, the preschoolers at Creekside Forest School noticed part of the Stimple Prairie, which held their beloved labyrinth, looked different. The tall grasses were gone and […]

Growing the Farm's Potential

New Workshop to Expand Organic Farm Production

Walls and Excitement Are Rising at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm On a warm and sunny afternoon this September, contractor Ron Mormann lifted a wall section into place for the Nature […]

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