Kids

Why Burn a Prairie

October 23, 2024

Biodiversity, Kids, News, Restoration, Volunteer

Creekside Forest School students explore the Stimple Prairie shortly after a prescribed burn in spring 2023. On a cool spring day, the preschoolers at Creekside Forest School noticed part of the Stimple Prairie, which held…

Barn Days

September 9, 2024

Eric Hart

, Creekside Forest School, Kids

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By Marcy Fratzke, Director of Education Recently, Creekside Forest School has been tapping into its name, and spending more time exploring the creekside grounds of the Penningroth Barn and splashing around in Indian Creek. Although…

Checking All the Boxes

September 9, 2024

Eric Hart

, Kids, Volunteer

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By Steve Keane, ICNC Volunteer I remember years ago with my three kids coming to the Nature Center when it was at the barn. And I remember the curiosity the kids had, the interest they…

Creekside Forest School 2024 Fundraiser

July 23, 2024

Eric Hart

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool

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“I wish Creekside was pre-k through 12th! I’d send all my children there in a heartbeat. We miss you very much and are forever grateful to ICNC for the holistically nurturing environment that each of…

Students dip netting in McCarthy Wetland

Growing A Love For Nature

July 17, 2024

Eric Hart

Community Partners, Kids, News

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Volunteer Teacher-Naturalist Phil White has fond memories of leading field trips at Indian Creek Nature Center, “I always enjoyed watching the kids run around and then having them sit up on the hill with all…

Land Team Answers Preschoolers’ Questions

June 6, 2024

Eric Hart

Creekside Forest School, Eco-minded, Kids, News

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Preschoolers are naturally curious. The teachers at Creekside Forest School love to encourage that curiosity and even let it inspire the curriculum at times. Often, the students (who range from 3 to 5 years old)…

Building Skills at Summer Camp

May 23, 2024

Eric Hart

Community Partners, Creek Camps, Eco-minded, Kids, News, Summer Camp

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For many children who attend Creek Camp at Indian Creek Nature Center, a highlight is building dams with their fellow campers in Bena Brook. While this may look like nothing more than play and fun,…

Back to School at ICNC

August 18, 2022

Laura McGrath

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, Nature Center, News, Preschool

back-to-school, creekside forest school, Fresh Air Academy, Fresh Air After School

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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…

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

May 9, 2022

Indian Creek Nature Center

Kids, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Programs, Volunteer

environmental education, flemings, hazelut hideaway, learn, outdoor classroom, outdoor play, play, volunteers

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This week we said farewell for now to the Flemings, who have been longtime supporters of the Nature Center. We wish them all the best on their new adventure in Colorado.The article below about their…

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

August 11, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool, Programs

back-to-school, donate, early education, environmental education, fundraiser, preschool, school fundraiser, wishlist

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Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school?! At Indian Creek Nature Center that means we’re gearing up for regular field trips and fall programs, but this year is extra special. On…

Why Burn a Prairie

Creekside Forest School 2024 Fundraiser

Growing A Love For Nature

Land Team Answers Preschoolers’ Questions

Building Skills at Summer Camp

Back to School at ICNC

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

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