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The Nature Center is a resource available to everyone. Even now while most places are closed, nature is still open! You can visit our property to clear your mind, boost your sanity, generate wonder and…
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Trail Trekkers at Home: Senses Exploration
Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. In this time of social distancing, ICNC Naturalist Emily Roediger developed some…
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Register for our popular Creek Camps — gift cards now available!
A summer of fun, outdoor play, and learning are just what the children in your life need right now. At Indian Creek Nature Center’s Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists…
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Play & learn in nature with these tips from our education team!
Cedar Rapids playgrounds may be temporarily closed, but nature is still open! Whether you hit our five miles of trails, a nearby neighborhood park, or your own backyard, we know fresh air and sunshine are…
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Stay safe outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic
At Indian Creek Nature Center, we understand the importance of getting outside and experiencing nature — in fact, research shows just 20 minutes in nature will significantly lower your stress hormones — and we are…
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Maple Syrup Festival rescheduled to June
Our beloved Maple Syrup Festival has been rescheduled for June 27 & 28, 2020. While we had to move the date into the summer, this will still be the festival you know and love —…
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ICNC Closed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
For the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and staff, we have decided to close the Amazing Space, Penningroth Barn and Etzel Sugar Grove Farm campuses to the public until further notice. All programs…
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COVID-19 Update
Like you, staff at the Indian Creek Nature Center are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. We are following the recommendations of Linn County Public Health and the CDC. We have received several questions which we…
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Cold Stratification for Seed Success
We now have native prairie seeds available for purchase in our Creekside shop! Some prairie seeds will germinate best when they have undergone a process of cold stratification. This process occurs naturally in prairies during the…
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ICNC is hiring — apply now!
Indian Creek Nature Center is currently hiring for three internship positions: Monarch & Pollinator Internship (part-time, unpaid, mid June-August) Native Landscape Internship (part-time, unpaid, June-August) Summer Naturalist (30-40 hours per week, paid, May 26-August 21)…
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