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Liz Zabel

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Now enrolling Creekside Forest School for 2022-23 school year!

January 3, 2022

Liz Zabel

Creekside Forest School, News, Preschool

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It’s never too early to apply to Creekside Forest School. Whether you have a soon-to-be preschool-aged child, a newborn, are expecting or planning for a family in the future…if you’re considering Creekside Forest School, now…

Don’t forget your year-end donation!

December 20, 2021

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, News

donate, Fundraising, giving, nonprofit

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This time of year is notoriously busy, and the new year is sneaking up fast. Before 2022 gets here, don’t forget to send in your tax-deductible donations. Donate online or mail a check to 5300…

Nature-lovers gift guide — ideas for giving this holiday season

December 8, 2021

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, News, Sustainability

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The holidays are here again! And that means it’s gift giving season. If you’re still on the hunt for something for the nature lover in your life, we have some ideas for you: Give them…

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

November 23, 2021

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

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This Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30), our goal is to gain 30 new ICNC Sustainers. Will you be one of them? What’s an ICNC Sustainer? Sustainers are monthly donors who provide critical funding to the Nature…

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

November 15, 2021

Liz Zabel

Events, Fundraising, Nature Center, Nature's Noel, News

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ICNC’s Friends group, acknowledged with AFP award, beginning preparations for annual holiday fundraiser following Thanksgiving holiday Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature holiday fundraiser, Nature’s Noel, is returning in-person this year on Saturday, Dec. 4 after…

We need nature, and nature needs us! Make a donation today.

November 2, 2021

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Nature Center, News

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Do you find that you need nature more than ever before? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that time spent in nature reduces stress hormones and anxiety, lowers blood pressure, enhances immune function, increases…

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

October 27, 2021

Liz Zabel

Hit the Trails, News, Restoration, Sustainability

derecho recovery, land restoration, trail building, trails

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By Trail Manager Jason Bies It’s difficult to describe just how devastating the derecho was to our woodland trails. Without “before” pictures, you’ll have to trust me when I say they were completely wrecked. Due…

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

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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…

Posts by Liz Zabel

Now enrolling Creekside Forest School for 2022-23 school year!

Don’t forget your year-end donation!

Nature-lovers gift guide — ideas for giving this holiday season

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

We need nature, and nature needs us! Make a donation today.

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

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

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