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Winter Break Camps 2016

November 23, 2016

Want to make sure your child has a fantastic time over winter break? Look no further: Winter Break Camps have arrived at Indian Creek Nature Center! Children will spend time outside, enjoy activities inside our new Amazing Space,…

Why Amazing Space?

November 1, 2016

Amazing Space, News, Sustainability

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Did you know that the land where Amazing Space now sits, and the surrounding prairie, was farmland until 1996? That’s the year Indian Creek Nature Center purchased the land from the Bena family before restoring…

Get tickets for Soup’s On!

October 3, 2016

Events, Fundraising, News

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Thursday, October 6, 5-7 PM Please join the Nature Center Guild for a brand new event in Amazing Space! The “Soup’s On” soup supper, taking place on Thursday, October 6 from 5-7 PM, will feature…

Flood update: building open; trails closed

September 28, 2016

Nature Center, News

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9/28/16 Good news! Indian Creek Nature Center is open regular hours starting tomorrow, Thursday, September 29. Please use 44th Street south from Mount Vernon Road to access the Nature Center, as Otis Road is still…

Nature Center closed due to flooding on grounds

September 26, 2016

Nature Center, News

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Due to flooding on the trails and grounds, Indian Creek Nature Center will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26, 27, and 28, 2016. All trails are closed until further notice, and all…

Volunteer at Grand Opening Weekend!

August 30, 2016

Amazing Space, Events, News

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Volunteering at Grand Opening Weekend is the perfect way to get involved and be a part of the excitement of our beautiful new Amazing Space! We have so many activities and events planned all day…

Creek Camp: What to Bring

August 8, 2016

Summer Camp

All campers attending a half-day or full-day session should bring a small backpack containing a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. Campers attending full-day camps should also bring a nutritious lunch that doesn’t require…

Farm-to-Table Dinner at Grand Opening

June 29, 2016

Amazing Space, Events, Fundraising, News

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SOLD OUT – Thank you for your interest. Watch for new Farm-to-Table dinners in the future! Thursday, September 15 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner $100 per person, 21 and over please Ticket sales open…

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

June 18, 2016

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration

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Indian Creek Nature Center announces largest donation of land in organization’s history Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) is pleased to announce the acceptance of 192 acres of land located near Alburnett. Donated by the Etzel…

Paving project on Otis Road

May 25, 2016

News

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June 7, 2016 – UPDATE: Linn County announced that paving is scheduled to start on June 20. The paving will extend from 44th St. to the bridge over Indian Creek right next to the Nature Center.…

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Winter Break Camps 2016

Why Amazing Space?

Get tickets for Soup’s On!

Flood update: building open; trails closed

Nature Center closed due to flooding on grounds

Volunteer at Grand Opening Weekend!

Creek Camp: What to Bring

Farm-to-Table Dinner at Grand Opening

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Paving project on Otis Road

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