Nature Center

ICNC Guild's 50th Anniversary

ICNC Guild’s 50th Anniversary

Published in the Autumn 1975 ICNC newsletter: “The Nature Center Guild has been formed to aid the Nature Center through several fund-raising events each year. The Guild has 35+ members […]

Land Restoration Boosted by AmeriCorps Crew

Many hands make light work March 6th was an exciting day at Indian Creek Nature Center. An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) crew had arrived! Ten young and bright-eyed […]

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 […]

Lisa Henderson with husband, Jeff, and ICNC staff members

Lisa Henderson is just pitching in where needed

“Growing up, my mom was always lending a helping hand,” said Lisa Henderson. “Her involvement was an example I saw many times. She would always remind us there was someone […]

Esther Wilson Bird Blind

New Bird Blind Donated in Honor of Esther Wilson

If you have taken a walk across the blue bridge lately, you may have noticed that there is a new structure off of our Blakeslee Bluebird trail. Thanks to a […]

Vecny Woods

Bringing a new trail to life

Laying the ground Before Indian Creek Nature Center can build a trail – allowing visitors to enjoy the wonders of nature – land must first be entrusted to us. There […]

Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs

By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane   Like all Iowa preschools, one of our goals at Creekside Forest School is kindergarten readiness. One difference is that our nature-based preschool prepares […]

Opportunity in Disaster: Sowing Seeds of Change

By Executive Director John Myers Published October 21, 2020 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette   Troubling events like the pandemic and derecho challenge us all, but they also provide a […]

The Sunny Side of the Derecho: Ecological Advantages

By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft   If you had asked me in July what the biggest problems facing our forests are, I would have said: Lack of sunlight. […]

Plant trees properly with these tips

Guest Editorial by Mark Fleming, ICNC Volunteer and past member of the Iowa Master Landscape Association There are many decisions that need to be made when planting in your yard. […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Helga Mayhew

Helga Mayhew, 79, has volunteered with the Friends of Indian Creek Nature Center for at least 20 years and served as the Friends’ board representative at the Nature Center for […]

Why local honey?

When people stop into the Creekside Shop, we are often asked, “What’s the big deal about local honey? How is it different than what I can buy at the grocery […]

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