Nature Center

ICNC Closed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

March 15, 2020

For the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and staff, we have decided to close the Amazing Space, Penningroth Barn and Etzel Sugar Grove Farm campuses to the public until further notice. All programs…

Fall prescribed burns starting next week

October 17, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Nature Center, Restoration

controlled burn, fall burn, land restoration, prairie burn, prairie restoration

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Fall prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Tuesday, October 22 and continuing on the following dates: October 23, 25, 26, 30, 31 and November 1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15,…

It’s official: we’re Living Building Challenge Petal Certified!

September 10, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

architecture, building design, cedar rapids, community, ILFI, LBC, LEED, living building, living building challenge, nature center, petal certified, sustainability, sustainable design

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Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) has reached an incredible milestone: Amazing Space is officially Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certified, making it the first and only Petal Certified project in the state of Iowa and…

In memory of George Etzel

August 30, 2019

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Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, Nature Center, News

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The news of George Etzel’s death deeply saddened all members of the Nature Center community. On behalf of the board of directors, trustees, and staff I extend our sincere sympathy to George’s friends and relatives.…

Join us August 1 for our Winemaker Dinner!

July 18, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Nature Center, News

dinner, donation, fundraiser, small bites, tasting, wine, winemaker, women

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Women in Wine: Rockstar Winemakers from the Pacific Northwest Enjoy a paired tasting menu featuring wines from Anne Hubatch (Helioterra, Whoa Nelly & The Guild Wines) and Pam Walden (Willful and Jezebel Wines) and small…

Free family fun on July 13 (Monarch Fest 2019)!

June 24, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Kids, Nature Center, News

butterfly, caterpillar, family, festival, free, fun, monarch, monarch fest, volunteers

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For the fourth year the Cedar Rapids area is eagerly awaiting Indian Creek Nature Center’s popular, family-friendly pollinator event: Monarch Fest. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13th from 10am to 1pm, this free event is fun…

Meet our Creek Camp staff!

May 22, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Nature Center, News, Programs, Summer Camp

counselors, creek camps, naturalists, summer camps

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Meet the naturalists behind our Creek Camps this year: Emily Roediger, Andria Cossolotto, Megan Lenss, Paige Brandenburg and Makayla Beik. Emily Roediger – Naturalist Emily Roediger is originally from Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from Gustavus…

Sustainability Tip: Catch April showers in a rain barrel!

April 1, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

eco-friendly, environmental, garden, rain barrel, sustainability, tip, water collection, yard

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As you gear up for the gardening season, be thinking about ways to be more sustainable this growing season. One such way is by watering your garden and lawn with FREE water. By using water…

Indian Creek Nature Center recognized with international technology award for Amazing Space design and operation

March 27, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

ASHRAE, award, renewable energy, sustainability, technology

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Amazing Space, Indian Creek Nature Center’s headquarters located in Southeast Cedar Rapids, was selected from a field of international nominees to receive the prestigious Technology Award from the American Society of…

Sustainability Tips: Make your own maple syrup!

March 5, 2019

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Nature Center, Programs, Sustainability

maple, maple syrup, sap, sustainability, syrup

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Did you know you can make your own maple syrup? All it takes is the right tools, temperatures, time and effort! While it’s a little late in the season to start now, we recommend attending…

Nature Center

ICNC Closed to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Fall prescribed burns starting next week

It’s official: we’re Living Building Challenge Petal Certified!

In memory of George Etzel

Join us August 1 for our Winemaker Dinner!

Free family fun on July 13 (Monarch Fest 2019)!

Meet our Creek Camp staff!

Sustainability Tip: Catch April showers in a rain barrel!

Indian Creek Nature Center recognized with international technology award for Amazing Space design and operation

Sustainability Tips: Make your own maple syrup!

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