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ICNC Through The Years by Rich Patterson

January 27, 2023

50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Rich Patterson served as Director of Indian Creek Nature Center for 36 years. BB Stamats and Jean O’Donnell were visionaries who brought the nature…

Natural Education by Jan Aiels

January 20, 2023

50 Stories for 50 Years

50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Jan Aiels has a rich history with Indian Creek Nature Center. She served as an educator for ICNC for 24 years, during which she…

Trumpeter Swans: An Iowa Comeback Story

January 19, 2023

News, Restoration

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Spotting a majestic Trumpeter Swan, made famous in fairy tales and fictional children’s books, was once a common reality for Iowans. While seeing one in Iowa may seem like a work of fantasy, conservationists across…

Sharing My Passion for Nature by Joyce Fleming

January 13, 2023

50 Stories for 50 Years

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50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Joyce Fleming (seated front and center in the image above) has served the Indian Creek Nature Center in various capacities for decades, beginning in…

It’s our 50th Anniversary!

January 5, 2023

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Celebrate 50 years of creating Champions of Nature. In 1973, B.B. Stamats and Jean O’Donnell shared a vision of a nature center that would promote a more sustainable world. Their vision soon came to life…

Let’s do more together

December 23, 2022

Fundraising, News

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Philanthropy allows you to become part of something larger than yourself and collectively accomplish more than anyone ever could alone. Donating any amount to a cause dear to you will combine with others who share…

The Apiary Is Buzzing with Excitement

December 8, 2022

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News, Programs

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The apiary at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm plays an important role in many different ways. First and foremost, it is a great resource for our Beginning Beekeeping series. This 9-month long class introduces students to…

Planting a New Prairie

December 1, 2022

Hit the Trails, News

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If you look at old aerial photos of the Věčný property, you’ll notice about three acres in the southwest corner that form a flat, open meadow. In the 1990s, shrubs started to take over. By…

Replanting Stronger After Derecho

November 10, 2022

Derecho, News, Restoration, Volunteer

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Tree plantings at the Nature Center are few and far between. Why? Since our forests are mature we have to cut at least ten mature trees to make room for every new tree. Our prairies…

Remembering Kate Hawkins

October 28, 2022

Memorials

Kate was one of the Indian Creek Nature Center staff’s favorite friends. With her positivity and enthusiasm, she could light up a room just by being in it. And she was a fabulous ambassador, often…

Our Blog

ICNC Through The Years by Rich Patterson

Natural Education by Jan Aiels

Trumpeter Swans: An Iowa Comeback Story

Sharing My Passion for Nature by Joyce Fleming

It’s our 50th Anniversary!

Let’s do more together

The Apiary Is Buzzing with Excitement

Planting a New Prairie

Replanting Stronger After Derecho

Remembering Kate Hawkins

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