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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…

#GivingTuesday Donor Spotlight: Jenni Semelroth

November 19, 2018

Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Programs

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For more than 15 years, Jenni Semelroth has generously donated her time, expertise and dollars to Indian Creek Nature Center. A former Microbiologist and Science Teacher, Jenni has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer Teacher…

Giving Tuesday 2018

November 14, 2018

Fundraising, Kids, Nature Center, News

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Help us fund field trips! One of the key ways Indian Creek Nature Center creates Champions of Nature is through high quality environmental education. Bringing children out of the classroom and into nature through field…

New to exhibits: “Squish” the Turtle & Art Alcove Update

November 7, 2018

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Two exhibits at Amazing Space have been updated with new features, including a newly named baby painted turtle in the Prairie Creek Nursery Water Feature and a new local artist in the Art Alcove! Squish…

Fall Prescribed Burns

October 26, 2018

Events, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

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Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular (annual or bi-annual) prescribed burns of its prairie, oak hickory savanna, and woodlands as part of its land management strategy. The organization follows a burn management plan and notifies the…

Volunteers in Action: Nichole Clark

October 9, 2018

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The first time Nichole Clark came to Indian Creek Nature Center, she signed up to volunteer. Since then, she has come out every morning in August and September to help with the monarch butterflies in…

Maple Syrup ON SALE now!

October 8, 2018

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Maple Syrup ON SALE now! All gallons 25% off for members and 15% for non-members all other maple syrup related items 10% off visit Creekside Shop today!

John Myers honored in Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40 of 2018

September 18, 2018

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John Myers, Executive Director of Indian Creek Nature Center, has been named to Midwest Energy News’ annual 40 Under 40 list, selected from over 200 nominees. This awards program highlights emerging leaders throughout the Midwest…

Your Sustainability Tips: How to Avoid Food Waste

September 4, 2018

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https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WAS_40_v1-h264-Looping-Video.mov.mp4 Did you know in the US 40% of the food we produce is wasted? This waste stems from food waste at home to food at the grocery store being tossed because it is…

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Your Sustainability Tips: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Frugal Parents

Sustainability Tip: Recipes to Recycle Thanksgiving Dinner

#GivingTuesday Donor Spotlight: Jenni Semelroth

Giving Tuesday 2018

New to exhibits: “Squish” the Turtle & Art Alcove Update

Fall Prescribed Burns

Volunteers in Action: Nichole Clark

Maple Syrup ON SALE now!

John Myers honored in Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40 of 2018

Your Sustainability Tips: How to Avoid Food Waste

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