Nature Center

Please Don’t Abandon Your Critters

September 1, 2022

Several months ago, the Nature Center found something very unexpected in one of our animal exhibits: 3 more animals someone had added to the aquarium without permission and while we were helping another visitor. Thankfully,…

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…

Iowa Gives Green Day highlights state’s MVP…the land!

August 3, 2022

Liz Zabel

Amazing Space, Eco-minded, Fundraising, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

fundraiser, invest in the environment, Iowa Gives Green

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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…

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

May 9, 2022

Liz Zabel

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…

We LOVE Our Educators — Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 5, 2022

Liz Zabel

Creekside Forest School, Nature Center, News, Programs

creekside forest school, education, naturalist, preschool, school, teacher appreciation, teachers

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We are blessed to have so many excellent educators at Indian Creek Nature Center, both on staff and teacher naturalists that generously volunteer their time, talents, and expertise. Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane had these…

Help us raise $5000 in honor of Earth & Arbor Day

April 20, 2022

Liz Zabel

Derecho, Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration

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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…

Spring prescribed burns planned for later this month

April 6, 2022

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

land restoration, native prairie, planned burn, prairie burn, prairie restoration, prescribed burn, spring burn, trails

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Spring prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Monday, April 25 and continuing April 26 and 27, as well as May 5, 10, and 11. Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular (annual…

5 winter activities to try at the Nature Center

January 18, 2022

Liz Zabel

Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News

nature pill, snow, snowshoe, winter, winter activities

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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…

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

November 23, 2021

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

donate now, Fundraising, giving tuesday, ICNC sustainer, support local, sustainability

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This Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30), our goal is to gain 30 new ICNC Sustainers. Will you be one of them? What’s an ICNC Sustainer? Sustainers are monthly donors who provide critical funding to the Nature…

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

November 15, 2021

Liz Zabel

Events, Fundraising, Nature Center, Nature's Noel, News

friends, fundraiser, holiday, Nature's Noel, volunteer

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ICNC’s Friends group, acknowledged with AFP award, beginning preparations for annual holiday fundraiser following Thanksgiving holiday Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature holiday fundraiser, Nature’s Noel, is returning in-person this year on Saturday, Dec. 4 after…

Nature Center

Please Don’t Abandon Your Critters

Back to School at ICNC

Iowa Gives Green Day highlights state’s MVP…the land!

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

We LOVE Our Educators — Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Help us raise $5000 in honor of Earth & Arbor Day

Spring prescribed burns planned for later this month

5 winter activities to try at the Nature Center

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4

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