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James Klein, President of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, had the honor of the first maple tree tapping of the 2023 syruping season. “I got to tap the first tree last year. That was fun.”…
Events
Adopt a Monarch Caterpillar – Register June 30!
Registration opens June 30 at 10 AM for caterpillar adoption at this year’s Monarch Fest on Saturday, July 9. Caterpillars are completely free to adopt, but you MUST have a reliable source of milkweed* to…
5 Signs of Spring at the Nature Center
SAP FLOW With warm daytime temperatures and cold nights, sap is flowing and filling bags left and right! Sap flow is over, so you should move this to the past tense. This year we tapped…
Make your own Maple syrup to celebrate the syruping season!
Did you know you can make your own maple syrup? All it takes is the right tools, temperatures, time and effort! Attend one of our upcoming “It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time” programs or our Maple Syrup Festival on…
Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4
ICNC’s Friends group, acknowledged with AFP award, beginning preparations for annual holiday fundraiser following Thanksgiving holiday Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature holiday fundraiser, Nature’s Noel, is returning in-person this year on Saturday, Dec. 4 after…
Adopt a Monarch caterpillar – ALL CATERPILLARS ADOPTED
Registration opens TODAY (Wednesday, June 30) for caterpillar adoption at this year’s Monarch Fest on Saturday, July 10. Caterpillars are completely free to adopt, but you MUST have a reliable source of milkweed* to feed…
Practice in the Prairie returns in June!
The Nature Center’s signature summer wellness series is back! Join us every Tuesday in June through September from 6-7 PM for free yoga and pilates classes at Indian Creek Nature Center. Led by some of…
Maple Syrup Festival is THIS SATURDAY!
38th Annual Maple Syrup Festival | March 20, 2021 Enjoy a taste of real, fresh, handcrafted maple syrup at Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature event, the Maple Syrup Festival — now a drive-thru breakfast to…
2020 Maple Syrup Festival Canceled
We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Maple Syrup Festival, which had been postponed to June 27 & 28. The Maple Syrup Festival is our largest fundraiser of the year, but we feel…
Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.
With everyone isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no better time to start a garden. Spending time outdoors is great for your physical and mental health and not only beautifies your home…