The 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…
Posts by Indian Creek Nature Center
The 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…
Bug 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…
Youth 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…
Firefly 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…
Did 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…
The 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…
Get out in the woods this weekend!
Get the lay of the land this weekend at the Nature Center! First, join our naturalists and guests for Lens on the Land on Saturday, May 15th at 1 PM. This program helps us view…
Spring critter programs at ICNC!
Leaping lizards! It’s all about spring critters at the Nature Center this week! Join us bright and early on Thursday, May 6th for Dawn Watch: Return of the Little Brown Bats. Greet the sunrise with…
A jazzy night at ICNC
This Sunday, May 2nd, join us at Indian Creek Nature Center for the Iowa Vanguard Jazz Collective, a 16-piece jazz band. Bring a picnic basket, a friend and a blanket or a lawn chair and…