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

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

Liz Zabel

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.…

T-shirts & polos 40% off in Creekside Shop while supplies last!

August 5, 2019

Liz Zabel

Creekside Shop, News

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Whether you’re getting ready to go back to school or just need something new in your wardrobe, don’t forget about the clothing offered in our Creekside Shop. We have a great selection of t-shirts and…

Join us August 1 for our Winemaker Dinner!

July 18, 2019

Liz Zabel

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…

Become an ICNC Sustainer today!

July 16, 2019

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Fundraising, News, Sustainability

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You care about the environment. You want to make a difference, but where should you start? You could recycle. Or compost. Or use reusable bags and glass jars. You could eat less meat or buy…

Midwest Organic Center hires Research Director, Extension Scientist

July 1, 2019

Liz Zabel

Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, Midwest Organic Center, News, Organic, Sustainability

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Rodale Institute and Indian Creek Nature Center took three steps closer to opening the Midwest Organic Center at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in Marion, Iowa with the recent hires of Research Director Carl Rosier, Extension…

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

June 24, 2019

Liz Zabel

Events, Kids, Nature Center, News

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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…

Sustainability Tips: Ditch plastic bags — go reusable!

June 17, 2019

Liz Zabel

Creekside Shop, Eco-minded, News, Sustainability

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Looking for an easy way to reduce your ecological footprint? Ditch plastic bags and make the switch to reusable! There are many options out there, but one example of a convenient and accessible reusable bag…

Meet ICNC’s new Artist in Residence, Mary Kopecky!

June 3, 2019

Liz Zabel

Art, Calendar, News, Programs

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Mary Kopecky, of Willowsprite LLC, has been weaving willow for nearly 20 years. A Cedar Rapids native and former elementary school teacher, Kopecky took her first class to weave a garden trellis at the Indian…

Meet our Creek Camp staff!

May 22, 2019

Liz Zabel

Nature Center, News, Programs, Summer Camp

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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…

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

In memory of George Etzel

T-shirts & polos 40% off in Creekside Shop while supplies last!

Join us August 1 for our Winemaker Dinner!

Become an ICNC Sustainer today!

Midwest Organic Center hires Research Director, Extension Scientist

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

Sustainability Tips: Ditch plastic bags — go reusable!

Meet ICNC’s new Artist in Residence, Mary Kopecky!

Meet our Creek Camp staff!

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