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Practice in the Prairie returns in May!

April 9, 2019

Amazing Space, Calendar, Events, News, Programs, Yoga

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The Nature Center’s signature summer wellness series is back for a 3rd year! Join us every Tuesday in May through September from 6-7 PM for free yoga and pilates classes at Indian Creek Nature Center.…

Sustainability Tip: Catch April showers in a rain barrel!

April 1, 2019

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

eco-friendly, environmental, garden, rain barrel, sustainability, tip, water collection, yard

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As you gear up for the gardening season, be thinking about ways to be more sustainable this growing season. One such way is by watering your garden and lawn with FREE water. By using water…

Indian Creek Nature Center recognized with international technology award for Amazing Space design and operation

March 27, 2019

Liz Zabel

Amazing Space, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

ASHRAE, award, renewable energy, sustainability, technology

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Amazing Space, Indian Creek Nature Center’s headquarters located in Southeast Cedar Rapids, was selected from a field of international nominees to receive the prestigious Technology Award from the American Society of…

GIVEAWAY: Enter for a chance to win tickets to Maple Syrup Festival & more!

March 11, 2019

Liz Zabel

Events, News, Syrup Fest

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We’re doing a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win FOUR free tickets to Indian Creek Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Festival, a pint of Dan & Debbie’s Maple Ice Cream (limited quantities available for purchase…

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

March 4, 2019

Liz Zabel

Critters, Events, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs, Summer Camp

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Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists Andria Cossolotto and Emily Roediger and experienced summer naturalists as they explore the outdoors. Campers…

Sustainability Tips: Why We LOVE Regenerative Agriculture

February 13, 2019

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, Midwest Organic Center, News, Organic, Sustainability

agriculture, farming, organic, regenerative, rodale, rodale institute, sustainability

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We all know it’s Valentine’s Day, but did you know it’s also National Regenerative Agriculture Day? Regenerative agriculture is an ecological approach to farming that focuses on improving and revitalizing soil health. According to the…

Rodale Institute’s Midwest Organic Center coming to Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — The global leader in regenerative organic agriculture is coming to the corn belt. Rodale Institute, pioneer of the organic movement in America and site of North America’s longest-running trial comparing organic and…

Recycle your Christmas Tree

January 2, 2019

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, News, Sustainability

christmas tree, holidays, mulch, recycling, repurposing, tree recycling, volunteer, volunteering

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Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…

Sustainability Tips: New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet Lover

December 28, 2018

Liz Zabel

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Sustainability

carbon footprint, eco-friendly, new years, planet, resolutions, sustainability, vegetables, zero waste

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By Kileen Granata, GSA Supervisor It’s the start of a new year, and if you haven’t settled on your resolution for the year, we have some sustainable ideas to add to your list. Eat Less…

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

December 19, 2018

Liz Zabel

Critters, Events, News, Programs

beekeeping, bees, beginning beekeeping, hobby, honey, program

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This holiday season just got sweeter: Our 2019 Beginning Beekeeping Series registration is open for aspiring beekeepers and curious conservationists! This eight session series is designed for individuals serious about starting a beekeeping hobby, but…

Practice in the Prairie returns in May!

Sustainability Tip: Catch April showers in a rain barrel!

Indian Creek Nature Center recognized with international technology award for Amazing Space design and operation

GIVEAWAY: Enter for a chance to win tickets to Maple Syrup Festival & more!

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

Sustainability Tips: Why We LOVE Regenerative Agriculture

Rodale Institute’s Midwest Organic Center coming to Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Recycle your Christmas Tree

Sustainability Tips: New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet Lover

Beginning Beekeeping 2019

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