How to Plant a Mini Prairie
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There are many reasons Why to Plant a Mini Prairie ranging from reducing water runoff to restoring lost habitat for pollinators. Planting a prairie — even a little one — may seem daunting, but with…
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How Mini Prairies Help Pollinators
What is a mini prairie? The plight of our pollinators is a far-reaching problem that impacts all of humanity, but what if there’s a small way that you can make a difference? Meet the mini…
Education Leadership Transition
Kelli Kennon-Lane is serving her final day as the Director of Education on September 1. Sarah Botkin, the Amazing Space Manager, will serve as the Interim Director of Education. Marcy Fratzke, who served as Preschool…
BioBlitz 2023 Recap
The first ever BioBlitz held at Indian Creek Nature Center was nothing but a success. Many community members made their way out to our grounds and trails to help ID as much biodiversity as possible,…
Help CFS Teachers ‘Clear the List’
Creekside Forest School Back to School Fundraiser “My child says the school is one of the things he likes best in life, and the nature center is his favorite place. He clearly has strong bonds…
The BioBlitz is for everyone!
You can contribute to the health of the wetlands, prairies and woodlands protected by Indian Creek Nature Center without any hiking experience or advanced degrees. A BioBlitz is a survey involving the community in efforts…
Creekside Forest School: Year 2
A look back at the 2022-2023 school year by Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane. I found myself with some free time one Friday afternoon in May, so naturally I wandered to find the Creekside Forest…
Learn from ID Experts at BioBlitz
Cedar Rapids is blessed with Champions of Nature who possess expertise in identifying many kinds of flora and fauna. This summer, many are sharing those talents with the community during Indian Creek Nature Center’s first-ever…
2023 Creek Camp Staff
Creek Camp is coming fast! Indian Creek Nature Center staff is excited to lead tomorrow’s Champions of Nature on adventures through our wetlands, prairies and woodlands this summer. Before our Creek Camp families stock up…
Earth Day to Arbor Day Fundraiser
This year, between Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 28) we’re calling on the community to help us fund repairs for the Hoop House. A few months ago, a winter storm damaged the…