Critters

Monarchs Are Struggling

July 3, 2024

Biodiversity, Critters, Eco-minded, News, Restoration

Striving for a Self-Sustainable Monarch Population Monarch butterflies are struggling to reach a self-sustaining population level due to habitat loss and other factors. The iconic western monarch butterfly, with its bold orange and black colors,…

2024 Cicada Double Hatching

April 17, 2024

Eric Hart

Critters, Eco-minded, News

The Buzz About These Bugs by Jen Rowray I am so excited for the upcoming double cicada hatching in the spring of 2024! On an average year we get tens of thousands of cicadas per…

"teenager" chickens at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Here a chick…there a chick…

September 16, 2022

Laura McGrath

Critters, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News

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It has been a wonderful adventure raising my first clutch of chicks at the farm. From day one, they have been curious about their new home at Sugar Grove. We have two different breeds in…

Please Don’t Abandon Your Critters

September 1, 2022

Laura McGrath

Critters, Nature Center, News

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Several months ago, the Nature Center found something very unexpected in one of our animal exhibits: 3 more animals someone had added to the aquarium without permission and while we were helping another visitor. Thankfully,…

10 Tips for Avoiding Ticks

June 15, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

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,…

Preschool Trail Trekkers: September At-Home Activities — Insects!

September 9, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Critters, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs

activities, fall, insects, trail trekkers

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Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. To accomodate physical distancing and closures due to storm clean-up, we’ve created…

What about wildlife? The derecho’s impact on animals

September 4, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Critters, News, Weather

derecho, naturalists, recovery, storm, wildlife

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Q: What happened to wildlife during the storm? A: Generally they would try to take shelter as best they can. Some will be successful, and others sometimes aren’t. One of the main ways wildlife actually…

Chick Exhibit now open in our Exhibit Hall!

April 24, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Critters, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News

chickens, chicks, exhibit, farm, incubation

On Tuesday, April 23, Hoover’s Hatchery delivered 42 fertilized eggs to Indian Creek Nature Center, where they are now incubating in the hatch exhibit in our Exhibit Hall! Hoover’s Hatchery has generously donated eggs for two…

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

March 4, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Critters, Events, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs, Summer Camp

creek camp, creekside critters, registration open, summer camp

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Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists Andria Cossolotto and Emily Roediger and experienced summer naturalists as they explore the outdoors. Campers…

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

December 19, 2018

Indian Creek Nature Center

Critters, Events, News, Programs

beekeeping, bees, beginning beekeeping, hobby, honey, program

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This holiday season just got sweeter: Our 2019 Beginning Beekeeping Series registration is open for aspiring beekeepers and curious conservationists! This eight session series is designed for individuals serious about starting a beekeeping hobby, but…

Critters

Monarchs Are Struggling

2024 Cicada Double Hatching

Here a chick…there a chick…

Please Don’t Abandon Your Critters

10 Tips for Avoiding Ticks

Preschool Trail Trekkers: September At-Home Activities — Insects!

What about wildlife? The derecho’s impact on animals

Chick Exhibit now open in our Exhibit Hall!

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

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