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Turn the Derecho Disaster into Opportunity

October 28, 2020

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By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane Published October 24, 2020 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette Many property owners in Linn County are seeing the light — literally. With trees and shrubs downed or damaged,…

What makes a tree the “right tree?” — Our take on native trees

September 25, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Fundraising, Nature Center, News

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By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft People keep telling me how great catalpas are, but in my neck of the woods, quite literally, they are not great because they are not native. What constitutes…

The Sunny Side of the Derecho: Ecological Advantages

September 18, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability, Weather

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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. There are too many trees…

Plant trees properly with these tips

September 1, 2020

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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. The time you put into…

Planting for Future Generations

August 26, 2020

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As we clear away debris and recover our homes and businesses, many are grieving the loss of our natural landscape. Looking out on our properties, now bare of trees that provided shade and beauty, it…

Recycle your Christmas Tree

December 30, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Sustainability

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Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…

Become an ICNC Sustainer today!

July 16, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Fundraising, News, Sustainability

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You care about the environment. You want to make a difference, but where should you start? You could recycle. Or compost. Or use reusable bags and glass jars. You could eat less meat or buy…

Sustainability Tip: Go Green this Fourth of July

July 1, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Sustainability

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Planning something fun for your fourth of July weekend? Whether you’ll be at home grilling out or enjoying the outdoors, we’ve got some suggestions to make your patriotic celebrations a little more “green.” Don’t litter…

Sustainability Tips: Ditch plastic bags — go reusable!

June 17, 2019

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Looking for an easy way to reduce your ecological footprint? Ditch plastic bags and make the switch to reusable! There are many options out there, but one example of a convenient and accessible reusable bag…

Sustainability Tip: How to Shop Zero Waste

May 13, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, News, Sustainability

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Intimidated by shopping zero waste? We can help! Next time you’re at the grocery store, take inventory of all the ways waste sneaks into your shopping cart. Stealthy, right? Americans send millions of tons of…

Eco-minded

Turn the Derecho Disaster into Opportunity

What makes a tree the “right tree?” — Our take on native trees

The Sunny Side of the Derecho: Ecological Advantages

Plant trees properly with these tips

Planting for Future Generations

Recycle your Christmas Tree

Become an ICNC Sustainer today!

Sustainability Tip: Go Green this Fourth of July

Sustainability Tips: Ditch plastic bags — go reusable!

Sustainability Tip: How to Shop Zero Waste

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