The Season of Giving (Securely)
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December is the most popular month for charitable donations. In fact, 26% of all nonprofit online donations occur in December, with 5% occurring on December 31 by itself. Why? It could be due to the…
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Handcrafting Memorable Experiences
The Best Things Are Handmade This time of year, the moment you step into the Penningroth Barn the smell of fresh evergreens welcomes you. The sounds of casual chatter and comfortable laughter fill the air.…
Lisa Henderson is just pitching in where needed
Lisa Henderson was recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year. “Growing up, my mom was always lending a helping hand,” said Lisa Henderson. “Her involvement was an example I saw many times.…
New Bird Blind Donated in Honor of Esther Wilson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…