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Conservation Easements

June 23, 2015

A conservation easement is a legal device that enables a landowner to permanently protect his or her land from development. The easement is given to a conservation organization, like the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. The…

Calling All Nature Photographers!

June 13, 2014

News

Photo by Kevin Railsback We know you are out on the trails at all hours photographing the beauty and wonder of nature. Now we want you to share your photos for a special exhibit!…

Watch as the barn goes down!

May 29, 2014

Nature Center

In our last post and on the cover of the latest issue of Indian Creek Currents, we told you all about a barn outside Marion that Indian Creek Nature Center deconstructed, with the goal of repurposing the…

Volunteers deconstruct 1920s era barn in Marion for use in Amazing Space project

May 14, 2014

Amazing Space, News

May 5, 2014 This week, over 100 volunteers are assisting Indian Creek Nature Center in deconstructing a 1920s era barn, located at 4002 Winslow Road in Marion. The barn’s salvaged boards, sliding door hardware and more will…

Stars In Your Eyes

December 9, 2013

Nature Center, Other, Programs

Astronomer and naturalist, Jennifer Rupp, has long had a love affair with the stars. Now she gets to share it with you! It may be so cold your ears, toes and nose protest, but you…

Some Really Mammoth News

October 14, 2013

Critters, Nature Center, News, Other

Naturalist David Brenzel has been even busier than usual at the mammoth dig site! They’ve formed an interesting and important theory about our mammoths and he shares it with us. I’ve included a couple of…

City Chick

October 10, 2013

Critters, Nature Center, News, Other

Nature Center board president Rebecca Mumaw was the driving force behind the passage of the ordinance allowing backyard chickens in Cedar Rapids. She and CR-CLUC (Citizens for the Legalization of Urban Chickens) have since helped…

Why Join the Nature Center?

September 30, 2013

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Other

We have a new member special going on right now at the Nature Center – first-time members who join now get BONUS membership months! Our usual membership cycle is March through February each year, but…

Why local honey?

September 16, 2013

Eco-minded, Honey Fest, Nature Center, News, Other, Programs

Fresh, comb honey When people stop into the Creekside Shop, we are often asked, “What’s the big deal about local honey? How is it different than what I can buy at the grocery store?” Aside…

Beekeepers Wind Down Their Season

September 10, 2013

Calendar, Critters, Events, Honey Fest, Nature Center, News, Other

Jean shares her observations as honey season winds down Goldenrod The goldenrod is one of the first fall flowers to begin blooming, and it marks the end of the honey season for beekeepers. We’ve been…