Crafting a Win-Win Relationship
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James Klein, President of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, had the honor of the first maple tree tapping of the 2023 syruping season. “I got to tap the first tree last year. That was fun.”…
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Who Loves a Warmer Winter?
Ups and Downs of Early Spring Temperatures in early February 2024 (dark bars) have consistently been above normal (green), which can cause chaos and opportunity for local plants and animals. It’d be fair to say…
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Tending Iowa’s Land Book Review
A Read Worthy of Reflection A Book Overview by Katie Giorgio ‘Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to a Sustainable Future’ received the 2023 Midwest Book Award. At the start of reading Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to…
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2023 Volunteer Award Recipients
Recognizing Volunteers Each year, Indian Creek Nature Center honors the priceless contributions volunteers have made throughout the preceding year. Volunteers play an integral role advancing Indian Creek Nature Center’s mission to promote a more sustainable…
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Bringing a new trail to life
Laying the ground Before Indian Creek Nature Center can build a trail – allowing visitors to enjoy the wonders of nature – land must first be entrusted to us. There are naturally legal and financial…
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Thank you for celebrating with ICNC
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Celebrating 50 Years Way back in 2022 the staff at Indian Creek Nature Center ran the numbers and realized that 2023 would be 50…
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Steve’s Return to Hiking
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing We recently profiled Steve Kriz’s wife, Vickie. Now it’s Steve’s turn. His story is very distinct from hers, but we delight in having them…
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Introducing the new Věčný Woodland Trail
In December 2023, the Indian Creek Nature Center land team and volunteers completed the Věčný Woodland Trail on a property at the corner of Otis Road and 44th St SE (map here). The property includes…
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Sharing for Fun
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Myron “Mike” Wilson and his late wife, Esther, occupy a special place in the Nature Center’s 50-year history. We cannot help but admire these…
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Connecting Humans with Nature
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Indian Creek Nature Center is fortunate to have Kelle Kolkmeier among its most active and enthusiastic volunteers since 2018. In recognition of her outstanding…
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