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Feeling Welcome in Nature

September 9, 2024

, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Hit the Trails

By Sarah Halbrook, Director of Development and Marketing What makes you feel safe and comfortable in nature? Is it wearing sturdy shoes and putting on sunscreen? Is it staying in the prairie and avoiding the…

Golf Cart Tours Now Available

September 9, 2024

, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Hit the Trails, Programs

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By Andria Cossolotto, Education Manager Not long ago, I attended an extended family trip to the Branson, Missouri area. As we visited Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a couple of people I was with were unable…

Building Organically

September 9, 2024

, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, Organic

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By April Lawyer, Farm Technician Ground has been broken on a new workshop that will expand production at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm. Another year has come and gone on Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, and with…

Checking All the Boxes

September 9, 2024

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By Steve Keane, ICNC Volunteer I remember years ago with my three kids coming to the Nature Center when it was at the barn. And I remember the curiosity the kids had, the interest they…

Trail Magic

August 29, 2024

Eco-minded, Hit the Trails, News

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My Favorite Place By Michelle Basler My favorite “place” is not so much an exact coordinate or specific magical hideaway that I seek out when I’m spending time at Indian Creek Nature Center, but rather…

Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

August 15, 2024

Community Partners, Events, News

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Sarah Fersdahl (left) sees Trailside Tastings as a unique community event IFF staff and others can enjoy. Similar to how the 15 craft beverage producers coming to Trailside Tastings on August 29 combine science and…

Committed to Sustainability

July 24, 2024

Biodiversity, News, Volunteer

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Cydney Lovell (left) at Indian Creek Nature Center’s 50th Year Celebration Event in 2023. ITC Midwest’s commitment to the environment goes beyond financial support to putting literal boots on the ground — or more accurately,…

Creekside Forest School 2024 Fundraiser

July 23, 2024

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool

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“I wish Creekside was pre-k through 12th! I’d send all my children there in a heartbeat. We miss you very much and are forever grateful to ICNC for the holistically nurturing environment that each of…

Students dip netting in McCarthy Wetland

Growing A Love For Nature

July 17, 2024

Community Partners, Kids, News

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Volunteer Teacher-Naturalist Phil White has fond memories of leading field trips at Indian Creek Nature Center, “I always enjoyed watching the kids run around and then having them sit up on the hill with all…

Monarchs Are Struggling

July 3, 2024

Biodiversity, Critters, Eco-minded, News, Restoration

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Striving for a Self-Sustainable Monarch Population Monarch butterflies are struggling to reach a self-sustaining population level due to habitat loss and other factors. The iconic western monarch butterfly, with its bold orange and black colors,…

Trail Magic

Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

Committed to Sustainability

Creekside Forest School 2024 Fundraiser

Growing A Love For Nature

Monarchs Are Struggling

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