10 Tips for Avoiding Ticks
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Ticks, including those that carry lyme disease and other pathogens, are prevalent in the prairies and woods of Iowa. Taking simple steps to prevent them from attaching to you can support you having a fun,…
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Celebrate National Trails Day on our newly re-opened trails!
Since the devastating derecho last August, Indian Creek Nature Center’s land team — with the support of many volunteers — has been hard at work clearing debris, rebuilding and rerouting damaged trails. And now, just…
Practice in the Prairie returns in June!
The Nature Center’s signature summer wellness series is back! Join us every Tuesday in June through September from 6-7 PM for free yoga and pilates classes at Indian Creek Nature Center. Led by some of…
How to Plant a Tree (Tips from Trees Forever)
Follow along using this handy flow chart from Trees Forever. So you have a new tree. Awesome! Before you do anything, always call Iowa One (811) before planting. Then… 1. Determine where you’ll plant your…
Earth Day – Arbor Day “Rooted & Resilient” Fundraiser
If you visit the Nature Center, the devastation of the August 2020 derecho remains a very visible, not-so-distant memory. The winds tore apart the trees in August, leaving debris and hanging limbs that are still…
Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 18-24
We love our volunteers — THANK YOU for all you do for Indian Creek Nature Center! So far in 2021, our volunteers have reported over 800 hours of service. Thanks to your time, skill and dedication, we…
CANCELLED: Spring prescribed burns
Spring prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Monday, April 26 and continuing April 28 and May 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 14. Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular…
ICNC’s Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Earns Organic Certification
Egg & produce operation receives Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) certification Indian Creek Nature Center’s Etzel Sugar Grove Farm has achieved a significant milestone toward a more sustainable future. The Midwest Organic Services Association has…
Our hen house is full! Here’s some tips for a flock of your own.
By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft The chicken house at Sugar Grove Farm is full, with 99 ISA Brown organic hens from Hoover’s Hatchery. Why ISA Browns? They are the top egg producer,…
Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs
By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane Like all Iowa preschools, one of our goals at Creekside Forest School is kindergarten readiness. One difference is that our nature-based preschool prepares children for the next step…