Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Our hen house is full! Here’s some tips for a flock of your own.

March 31, 2021

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By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft The chicken house at Sugar Grove Farm is full, with 99 ISA Brown organic hens from Hoover’s Hatchery. Why ISA Browns? They are the top egg producer,…

The Forest is Bleeding

August 21, 2020

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A letter from Executive Director John Myers — August 19, 2020 One of the most emotional moments I’ve had in my time at Indian Creek Nature Center occurred just a few days ago when I…

Growth sprouting in every direction at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

July 6, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

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by Scott Koepke, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Manager The following entry is my entire annual report on the 2019 growing season at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm that was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the…

In memory of George Etzel

August 30, 2019

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The news of George Etzel’s death deeply saddened all members of the Nature Center community. On behalf of the board of directors, trustees, and staff I extend our sincere sympathy to George’s friends and relatives.…

Chick Exhibit now open in our Exhibit Hall!

April 24, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

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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…

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Our hen house is full! Here’s some tips for a flock of your own.

The Forest is Bleeding

Growth sprouting in every direction at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

In memory of George Etzel

Chick Exhibit now open in our Exhibit Hall!

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