Posts by Liz Zabel

Liz Zabel

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A look at the past, present & future of Amazing Space

September 22, 2021

Liz Zabel

Amazing Space, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

amazing space, anniversary, Indian Creek Nature Center, living building challenge, Petal Certification

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This month is Amazing Space’s 5 year anniversary! To celebrate, we’re looking back on our amazing history. In a few short years, we’ve come a long way. Indian Creek Nature Center has always kept sustainability at…

Meet our preschool team: Nicole Upchurch, Morgan Bryant & Betsy Bostian

August 25, 2021

Liz Zabel

Creekside Forest School, News, Preschool

creekside forest school, early education, education, environmental education, nature preschool, nature-based education, preschool

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First, we want to extend a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have supported Creekside Forest School. Last week we shared the many ways you can support our new nature school, including donating items…

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

August 11, 2021

Liz Zabel

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool, Programs

back-to-school, donate, early education, environmental education, fundraiser, preschool, school fundraiser, wishlist

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Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school?! At Indian Creek Nature Center that means we’re gearing up for regular field trips and fall programs, but this year is extra special. On…

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

August 3, 2021

Liz Zabel

Derecho, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Weather

anniversary, derecho, favorite trees, self-guided, storm, Storm Recovery

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since the derecho swept through Cedar Rapids. Here at the Nature Center, we lost well over half of our tree canopy. It will be decades before…

Organic produce now available in the Creekside Shop!

July 28, 2021

Liz Zabel

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News, Organic

etzel sugar grove farm, farm fresh, farm to table, organic produce, produce, shop now, support local

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Organic produce fresh from Etzel Sugar Grove Farm is now available in the Creekside Shop. Produce is grown organically at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in rural Marion. In addition to our organic, free-range eggs (available…

Reduce stress with just 20 minutes (or more!) in nature

July 14, 2021

Liz Zabel

News

mental health, nature heals, nature pill, things to do

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Science shows taking at least 20 minutes from your day to connect with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. That’s according to a study published by “Frontiers in Psychology,” which found that a…

Adopt a Monarch caterpillar – ALL CATERPILLARS ADOPTED

June 30, 2021

Liz Zabel

Events, News

adopt, caterpillar, caterpillar adoption, monarch, monarch fest, pollinator

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Registration opens TODAY (Wednesday, June 30) for caterpillar adoption at this year’s Monarch Fest on Saturday, July 10. Caterpillars are completely free to adopt, but you MUST have a reliable source of milkweed* to feed…

Meet our 2021 Creek Camp staff!

June 24, 2021

Liz Zabel

News, Programs, Summer Camp

camp staff, creek camps, summer naturalists

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Meet the naturalists behind our Creek Camps this year: Emily Roediger, Andria Cossolotto, Sami Semelroth and Brianna Haynes. Emily Roediger – Naturalist Emily Roediger is originally from Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College…

Cedar Rapids Climate Story: Plan the Future of our Environment

June 16, 2021

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Events, News, Sustainability

cedar rapids, climate action, community climate action, community project, get involved, sustainability, volunteer

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By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft When I am not at my desk, I am often out in the field mulching trees or grubbing out invasive honeysuckle bushes. Both of which I love to…

10 Tips for Avoiding Ticks

June 15, 2021

Liz Zabel

Critters, Hit the Trails, News

hiking, hiking safety, lyme disease, safety, tick, ticks, tips

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Ticks, including those that carry lyme disease and other pathogens, are prevalent in the prairies and woods of Iowa. Taking simple steps to prevent them from attaching to you can support you having a fun,…

Posts by Liz Zabel

A look at the past, present & future of Amazing Space

Meet our preschool team: Nicole Upchurch, Morgan Bryant & Betsy Bostian

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

Organic produce now available in the Creekside Shop!

Reduce stress with just 20 minutes (or more!) in nature

Adopt a Monarch caterpillar – ALL CATERPILLARS ADOPTED

Meet our 2021 Creek Camp staff!

Cedar Rapids Climate Story: Plan the Future of our Environment

10 Tips for Avoiding Ticks

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