Reducing Waste at Amazing Space
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50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Disclaimer: The sustainability practices shared in this post are in no way meant to shame or wag a finger at anyone not replicating these…
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Becoming Pollinator Protectors by Dave Anderson
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing My interest in volunteering with the Indian Creek Nature Center is rooted in my childhood days. There was no nature center back then, but…
Earth Day to Arbor Day Fundraiser
This year, between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 28) we’re calling on the community to help us fund repairs for the Hoop House. A few months ago, a winter storm damaged the…
A Natural Fit for Amazing Space
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Brad Lang served on the ICNC Board of Directors from 2005 – 2012. While growing up, Brad Lang was in effect a neighbor to…
White House Solar Panels Stimulate Iowa Renewable Energy
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing This piece provides the historical context of renewable energy at Indian Creek Nature Center, which began in the 1980s. Emeritus Director Rich Patterson wrote…
The Hatch Chick Exhibit is BOCK
The eggs for the 2023 Hatch Chick Exhibit have arrived at Indian Creek Nature Center. After a three year hiatus, the Hatch Chick Exhibit has returned to Amazing Space at Indian Creek Nature Center this…
A long, rewarding and sunny relationship
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing May Farlinger (left) accepting the Community Supporter Award from ICNC on Alliant’s behalf in 2022. May Farlinger’s 18-year career at Alliant Energy is almost…
Growing A Nature Center Network
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Nationally, the Nature Center movement gained tremendous momentum in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Countless day-use nature centers (like ICNC) and residential environmental learning centers…
Creating a Festival that Sticks
50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing This year marks the 40th anniversary of Indian Creek Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Festival. What an incredible — and delicious — milestone! From tapping…
Blue Bridge Relocation
UPDATE: The Bertram Road Bridge was officially re-opened to traffic on October 9, 2023. Bertram Road Bridge Construction and Relocation The Bertram Road Bridge, also known as the “Blue Bridge,” is being replaced by Linn…