Laying the ground Before Indian Creek Nature Center can build a trail – allowing visitors to enjoy the wonders of nature – land must first be entrusted to us. There are naturally legal and financial…
In December 2023, the Indian Creek Nature Center land team and volunteers completed the Věčný Woodland Trail on a property at the corner of Otis Road and 44th St SE (map here). The property includes…
Keeping the Grounds Healthy and Beautiful Signs like above will be posted at the entrances to the Indian Creek Nature Center trail systems. Thanks to the generosity of Rob Lindsey-Nassif and Patricia Acton, new signs…
Historic Bridge Finds New Home at ICNC Preserving Local History The Bertram Road Bridge, pictured over Indian Creek where it stood for 146 years, is now starting a second life at Indian Creek Nature Center.…
You can contribute to the health of the wetlands, prairies and woodlands protected by Indian Creek Nature Center without any hiking experience or advanced degrees. A BioBlitz is a survey involving the community in efforts…
If you look at old aerial photos of the Věčný property, you’ll notice about three acres in the southwest corner that form a flat, open meadow. In the 1990s, shrubs started to take over. By…
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…
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…
Despite the cold temperatures and vanishing daylight... it's time to get outside!By Guest Services Associate Katherine Callen An article written for the American Psychological Association says “Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive…
By Trail Manager Jason Bies It’s difficult to describe just how devastating the derecho was to our woodland trails. Without “before” pictures, you’ll have to trust me when I say they were completely wrecked. Due…