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Fall prescribed burns starting next week

October 17, 2019

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,…

Land & Creek Legacy Project

October 7, 2019

Liz Zabel

Amazing Space, Fundraising, News

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At Indian Creek Nature Center, we are always innovating and looking to the future. We recently reached a HUGE milestone by achieving Living Building Challenge Petal Certification, making Amazing Space one of only 31 buildings…

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

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…

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…

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Fall prescribed burns starting next week

Land & Creek Legacy Project

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!

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