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New Bird Blind Donated in Honor of Esther Wilson

November 6, 2024

Birds, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News, Tributes

Mike and Esther Wilson’s family visited the new bird blind in October 2024, shortly after it was completed. If you have taken a walk across the blue bridge lately, you may have noticed that there…

Why Burn a Prairie

October 23, 2024

Eric Hart

Biodiversity, Kids, News, Restoration, Volunteer

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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…

New Workshop to Expand Organic Farm Production

October 10, 2024

Eric Hart

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News, Organic

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Walls and Excitement Are Rising at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm On a warm and sunny afternoon this September, contractor Ron Mormann lifted a wall section into place for the Nature Center’s new 6-bay workshop at…

Wolf Exhibit Coming This November

September 25, 2024

Eric Hart

Amazing Space, Critters, Nature Center, News, Programs

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Indian Creek Nature Center is pleased to showcase the International Wolf Center’s Wolves and Wild Lands Traveling Exhibit from November 3 – 27. The exhibit is composed of six preserved taxidermy specimens; Arctic wolf, Mexican…

How All-Terrain Wheelchairs Can Change Lives

September 11, 2024

Eric Hart

, Community Partners, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Fundraising, Hit the Trails, News

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By Eric Hart, Marketing Manager Accessing Nature with an All-Terrain Wheelchair With access to an all-terrain wheelchair, Rylie’s family was finally able to hike together. Rylie’s smile was all you needed to see to know…

Trail Magic

August 29, 2024

Eric Hart

Eco-minded, Hit the Trails, News

My Favorite Place By Michelle Basler My favorite “place” is not so much an exact coordinate or specific magical hideaway that I seek out when I’m spending time at Indian Creek Nature Center, but rather…

Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

August 15, 2024

Eric Hart

Community Partners, Events, News

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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…

Committed to Sustainability

July 24, 2024

Eric Hart

Biodiversity, News, Volunteer

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Cydney Lovell (left) at Indian Creek Nature Center’s 50th Year Celebration Event in 2023. ITC Midwest’s commitment to the environment goes beyond financial support to putting literal boots on the ground — or more accurately,…

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

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…

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New Bird Blind Donated in Honor of Esther Wilson

Why Burn a Prairie

New Workshop to Expand Organic Farm Production

Wolf Exhibit Coming This November

Trail Magic

Brewing Enjoyment in Nature

Committed to Sustainability

Creekside Forest School 2024 Fundraiser

Growing A Love For Nature

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