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GIVEAWAY: Enter for a chance to win tickets to Maple Syrup Festival & more!

March 11, 2019

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We’re doing a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win FOUR free tickets to Indian Creek Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Festival, a pint of Dan & Debbie’s Maple Ice Cream (limited quantities available for purchase…

Sustainability Tips: Make your own maple syrup!

March 5, 2019

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Did you know you can make your own maple syrup? All it takes is the right tools, temperatures, time and effort! While it’s a little late in the season to start now, we recommend attending…

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

March 4, 2019

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Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists Andria Cossolotto and Emily Roediger and experienced summer naturalists as they explore the outdoors. Campers…

Recycle your Christmas Tree

January 2, 2019

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Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…

Sustainability Tips: New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet Lover

December 28, 2018

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By Kileen Granata, GSA Supervisor It’s the start of a new year, and if you haven’t settled on your resolution for the year, we have some sustainable ideas to add to your list. Eat Less…

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

December 19, 2018

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This holiday season just got sweeter: Our 2019 Beginning Beekeeping Series registration is open for aspiring beekeepers and curious conservationists! This eight session series is designed for individuals serious about starting a beekeeping hobby, but…

National Maple Syrup Day – get your syrup on sale!

December 17, 2018

News, Syrup Fest

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It’s National Maple Syrup Day (Dec. 17)! While the Nature Center won’t be open to the public today (we’re closed to the public on Mondays in the winter), we wanted to celebrate by doing an…

Volunteer Spotlight: Helga Mayhew

December 5, 2018

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Helga Mayhew, 79, has volunteered with the Friends of Indian Creek Nature Center for at least 20 years and served as the Friends’ board representative at the Nature Center for six years. This year marks…

Your Sustainability Tips: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Frugal Parents

December 3, 2018

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Sustainability Tip brought to you by Meridith Myers, wife of Executive Director John Myers I wish I could say that my journey to sustainable practices started with a deep seeded love of the outdoors and…

Sustainability Tip: Recipes to Recycle Thanksgiving Dinner

November 21, 2018

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Americans waste millions of pounds of food during the holidays. In 2016, more than 6 million turkeys ended up in the trash, according to the NRDC. The thing is, when we waste food, we’re also…

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GIVEAWAY: Enter for a chance to win tickets to Maple Syrup Festival & more!

Sustainability Tips: Make your own maple syrup!

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

Recycle your Christmas Tree

Sustainability Tips: New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet Lover

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

National Maple Syrup Day – get your syrup on sale!

Volunteer Spotlight: Helga Mayhew

Your Sustainability Tips: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Frugal Parents

Sustainability Tip: Recipes to Recycle Thanksgiving Dinner

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