September means honey!
It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for Honey Fest? The Nature Center bees have been very happy – and busy, of course – this year, and they’re ready for you to come…
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New Kid in Town
There’s a new species of dove arriving in Eastern Iowa. Well, the species isn’t new, but its presence here is. It’s the Eurasian Collared Dove and they’re spreading quickly across the United States. You can…
Read MoreWhat on Earth?
To the untrained eye right now, our front walk looks like a giant slip n slide. (Namely to my untrained eye. And I’m not recommending the front walk for its slip n slide properties.) So…
Read MoreThe rain barrel wrap up… or is it?
Unless you were asleep (or otherwise busy with your fabulous life), you probably know that we sold and distributed quite a few rain barrels this spring – 600 to be exact! The rain barrel sale…
Read MoreThe Emerald Ash Borer: What we know.
Many of you loyal blog readers probably know that the Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Iowa. (Allamakee County, to be exact. Check out the official statement here.) While the state of Iowa fought…
Read MoreBug Academy: Aquatic Insects
Join us at 9 AM on Saturday, June 26th to explore wetland areas of ICNC and learn about the rich diversity of aquatic invertebrates found near and in the water. Participants of Bug Academy will…
Read MoreYouth Volunteer Day!
Ready to get your hands dirty? ICNC invites youth ages 11 and older to participate in a summer solstice day (June 21st from 9 AM to 3 PM) of volunteering to help restore Nature Center…
Read MoreFirefly walk!
Join us on Friday, June 11th at 8 PM for a Firefly Walk. Because, after all, it isn’t summer until you see the fireflies! This magical evening walk will take place along the grass-covered prairie…
Read MoreDid you know…? (Trails edition!)
Hi all! I hope you’re gearing up for a great long weekend! We thought we would drop a line to clear one thing up: Did you know that the Nature Center’s trails and grounds are…
Read MoreThe Iowa Vanguard Jazz Collective returns!
Join us Tuesday, June 1st at 7:30 PM for some AMAZING jazz music under the evening sky! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket with your favorite snacks and beverages and grab…
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