Critter Cam
Jean took the Flip Cam out to the apiary to check in on our bees. Take a look! Indian Creek Nature Center Apiary in February
Hit the Trails
Sap Savers
Our new naturalist, Jenny Rupp was part of the crew that tapped our first maple trees of the season this past Saturday. She is anxious for her first syruping season! What a marvelous winter it…
A Good Pothole
If you’re visiting the Nature Center or driving along Otis Road in the next couple of days, don’t be alarmed to see bulldozers working in Bena Field. With funding from a Green Communities grant through…
Calling All Kids!
If you’re wondering what to do with the kids this summer, take a look at the variety of summer camp options offered at the Nature Center! We have programs that run from just an hour…
New Kid in Town
There’s a new species of dove arriving in Eastern Iowa. Well, the species isn’t new, but its presence here is. It’s the Eurasian Collared Dove and they’re spreading quickly across the United States. You can…
Firefly walk!
Join us on Friday, June 11th at 8 PM for a Firefly Walk. Because, after all, it isn’t summer until you see the fireflies! This magical evening walk will take place along the grass-covered prairie…
Did you know…? (Trails edition!)
Hi all! I hope you’re gearing up for a great long weekend! We thought we would drop a line to clear one thing up: Did you know that the Nature Center’s trails and grounds are…
Get out in the woods this weekend!
Get the lay of the land this weekend at the Nature Center! First, join our naturalists and guests for Lens on the Land on Saturday, May 15th at 1 PM. This program helps us view…
Spring critter programs at ICNC!
Leaping lizards! It’s all about spring critters at the Nature Center this week! Join us bright and early on Thursday, May 6th for Dawn Watch: Return of the Little Brown Bats. Greet the sunrise with…
Spring has Sprung!
Spring is in full swing at the Nature Center! The grass is greening up and we’re getting ready for the 17th annual Women’s Walking Workshop on Saturday, April 24th. We’ve got some really great speakers…