Events

ITC Midwest Pollinator Zones

Doing Corporate Conservation the Right Way

A Model for Corporate Environmental Programs It’s common for corporations to highlight their sustainability initiatives without building an environmental program that leads to meaningful action. ITC Midwest is different. ITC […]

Monarch Fest

A Deeper Dive into Monarch Fest

2025 was Indian Creek Nature Center’s 10th annual Monarch Fest, and with over 1600 people, the largest one to date. Having the Iowa Children’s Museum present, caterpillar adoptions, native plant […]

Ride into the heart of sustainable agriculture

New Bike Ride Pedals Sustainable Farming

The grass was still wet with dew that morning when Ben Watson, Project Manager at Climate Engineers, stepped out of his car to visit Etzel Sugar Grove Farm for the […]

Native Plant Giveaway

Native Pollinator Plant Giveaway

Helping pollinators, like the monarch butterfly, by restoring their habitat is easier than ever, thanks to Indian Creek Nature Center volunteers who organize a native plant giveaway at Monarch Fest. […]

The Spirit of Volunteerism

“Who comes to a pancake breakfast without being happy?” says Jen Welton about the Maple Syrup Festival, “Everybody shows up with a smile on their face. It doesn’t matter how […]

Aldo Leopold Book Review

Aldo Leopold Book Review

Celebrating Aldo Leopold’s Legacy Before Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, comes to speak at Indian Creek Nature Center on April 25, we want to take a […]

2024 Volunteer Recognition

2024 Volunteer Award Recipients

Recognizing Our Volunteers 365 days a year Indian Creek Nature Center is grateful to have the support of volunteers who move our mission forward. Every aspect of our mission, from […]

Appreciating the Beauty of Handmade

Handcrafting Memorable Experiences

Friends of the Nature Center handcraft dozens of holiday centerpieces in preparation for Nature’s Noel. The Best Things Are Handmade This time of year, the moment you step into the […]

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