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Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

August 15, 2024

Sarah Fersdahl (left) sees Trailside Tastings as a unique community event IFF staff and others can enjoy. Similar to how the 15 craft beverage producers coming to Trailside Tastings on August 29 combine science and…

Tending Iowa’s Land Book Review

February 1, 2024

Eric Hart

Eco-minded, Events, News, Restoration, Sustainability

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A Read Worthy of Reflection A Book Overview by Katie Giorgio ‘Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to a Sustainable Future’ received the 2023 Midwest Book Award. At the start of reading Tending Iowa’s Land: Pathways to…

Learn from ID Experts at BioBlitz

May 25, 2023

Eric Hart

Events, News

Cedar Rapids is blessed with Champions of Nature who possess expertise in identifying many kinds of flora and fauna. This summer, many are sharing those talents with the community during Indian Creek Nature Center’s first-ever…

Cedar Rapids Climate Story: Plan the Future of our Environment

June 16, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Events, News, Sustainability

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By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft When I am not at my desk, I am often out in the field mulching trees or grubbing out invasive honeysuckle bushes. Both of which I love to…

Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 18-24

April 15, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Calendar, Events, News, Programs, Volunteer

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We love our volunteers — THANK YOU for all you do for Indian Creek Nature Center! So far in 2021, our volunteers have reported over 800 hours of service. Thanks to your time, skill and dedication, we…

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

April 15, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Flowers, Fundraising, News, Organic, Plant Sale, Spring Plant & Art Sale, Uncategorized

coronavirus, covid-19, Flowers, fundraiser, garden, gardening, pandemic, Spring Plant & Art Sale, tips, vegetables, victory garden

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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…

March is Maple Syruping month!

February 20, 2018

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Events, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs, Syrup Fest

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Why is March maple syruping month? Because that’s when maple sap flows from the sugar maple trees at Indian Creek Nature Center! We turn that sap into our very own real, pure maple syrup. Want to…

Beekeepers Wind Down Their Season

September 10, 2013

Indian Creek Nature Center

Calendar, Critters, Events, Honey Fest, Nature Center, News, Other

Jean shares her observations as honey season winds down Goldenrod The goldenrod is one of the first fall flowers to begin blooming, and it marks the end of the honey season for beekeepers. We’ve been…

Stars (and planets) in your Eyes

May 20, 2013

Indian Creek Nature Center

Calendar, Events, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News, Other

Naturalist Jennifer Rupp loves, loves, LOVES astronomy! There’s a big event coming up. Let her tell you about it….(and be sure to watch the awesome video she’s linked to) I had the best mentor in…

A Sappy Story

February 25, 2013

Indian Creek Nature Center

Calendar, Events, Nature Center, News, Other, Programs, Syrup Fest

As we head towards our 30th annual Maple Syrup Festival this weekend, we take a look back at the very first sugarmaker at the Nature Center – Director Rich Patterson’s father-in-law, Leslie Fellows. The Fellows…

Events

Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

Tending Iowa’s Land Book Review

Learn from ID Experts at BioBlitz

Cedar Rapids Climate Story: Plan the Future of our Environment

Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 18-24

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

March is Maple Syruping month!

Beekeepers Wind Down Their Season

Stars (and planets) in your Eyes

A Sappy Story

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