Creekside Forest School Back to School Fundraiser “My child says the school is one of the things he likes best in life, and the nature center is his favorite place. He clearly has strong bonds…
This year, between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 28) we’re calling on the community to help us fund repairs for the Hoop House. A few months ago, a winter storm damaged the…
Philanthropy allows you to become part of something larger than yourself and collectively accomplish more than anyone ever could alone. Donating any amount to a cause dear to you will combine with others who share…
The Shooting Star Society looks beyond, to the growing seasons ahead, sowing planned gifts to ensure bountiful future harvests from a healthy, growing endowment. And they leave a legacy that will flower for the entire…
The time has come for students to head back to school. And while we enjoyed soaking up every bit of summer as much as you likely did, we are looking forward to all the growth…
The natural beauty of Iowa is a gift to behold. We have a picturesque landscape like no other. We have incredible soils. We’ve had a stable climate. We’ve had diverse flora and fauna in the…
It is sad to write about Esther Wilson in the past tense. This wonderful, dynamic, longtime member of the ICNC family passed away recently at the impressive age of 96. We would have wished for…
While it may not look it — our woodlands still bear the scars of the storm’s ferocious winds — we have achieved so much since the 2020 derecho, and are excited to share the progress…
Of the more than 90 organizations that applied for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) has been awarded $250,000 of Linn County’s $11 million available ARPA dollars. The funds will…
By Nature Center Board Member Emily Flowergarden My family and I love being outside in all seasons. Snow and very cold temperatures used to make it difficult to stay active outside in winter, but I…