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Your Sustainability Tips: A Thankful Mother Earth

November 7, 2017

We have much to be thankful for in Eastern Iowa, and the support of YOU, the members of Indian Creek Nature Center, is something we are thankful for every day. We’d like to think that Mother…

The Future is Bright!

October 25, 2017

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, News, Sustainability

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Indian Creek Nature Center’s mission has always been to create a more sustainable future. When we set out to build our new Amazing Space building, we doubled down on this commitment by taking on the…

Your Sustainability Tips: Halloween

October 4, 2017

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Sustainability

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As we welcome fall, we also welcome the opportunity to reduce our trash consumption and dependence on fossil fuels. In one of my favorite books, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, she states “The average food item…

Your Sustainability Tips: Composting

September 5, 2017

Indian Creek Nature Center

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One of the many perks of living in Cedar Rapids is regular curbside yard waste pickup. From a sustainability standpoint, this service opens up the door to reduce your personal carbon footprint and support our…

Monarch Fest

June 15, 2017

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Join Indian Creek Nature center for our second annual Monarch Fest, Saturday July 8, 11 AM– 3 PM. Enjoy a fun-filled day of games, activities and learning at this family-friendly festival. See monarch releases, help…

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

June 18, 2016

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Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration

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Indian Creek Nature Center announces largest donation of land in organization’s history Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) is pleased to announce the acceptance of 192 acres of land located near Alburnett. Donated by the Etzel…

Monarch Fest

May 12, 2016

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On Saturday, May 21, from 1-4 PM, Indian Creek Nature Center will hold its first ever Monarch Fest! Enjoy a fun-filled day of games, activities and learning at this family-friendly festival. Monarch Fest will feature guest speakers from…

Record attendance in beekeeping class mirrors rising interest in pollinators

January 29, 2016

Indian Creek Nature Center

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January 30, 2016 Enrollment in Indian Creek Nature Center’s annual beekeeping class tripled its typical enrollment – there are nearly 75 participants registered for 2016, versus 25 in previous years. “The increased interest in the…

Why Join the Nature Center?

September 30, 2013

Indian Creek Nature Center

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We have a new member special going on right now at the Nature Center – first-time members who join now get BONUS membership months! Our usual membership cycle is March through February each year, but…

Why local honey?

September 16, 2013

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Honey Fest, Nature Center, News, Other, Programs

Fresh, comb 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 store?” Aside…

Eco-minded

Your Sustainability Tips: A Thankful Mother Earth

The Future is Bright!

Your Sustainability Tips: Halloween

Your Sustainability Tips: Composting

Monarch Fest

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Monarch Fest

Record attendance in beekeeping class mirrors rising interest in pollinators

Why Join the Nature Center?

Why local honey?

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