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Permaculture: an alternative to the status quo

October 26, 2023

Biodiversity, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, News, Organic, Sustainability

What is permaculture? The term “permaculture” was coined by a pair of Australian environmentalists in 1978 by condensing the phrase “permanent agriculture,” but the term speaks to concepts that are much older. Even ancient. Merriam-Webster…

Blue Bridge at Indian Creek Nature Center

Blue Bridge Arrives!

October 12, 2023

Eric Hart

Hit the Trails, News

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Historic Bridge Finds New Home at ICNC Preserving Local History The Bertram Road Bridge, pictured over Indian Creek where it stood for 146 years, is now starting a second life at Indian Creek Nature Center.…

How to Plant a Mini Prairie

September 14, 2023

Eric Hart

Eco-minded, Flowers, News

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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…

How Mini Prairies Help Pollinators

August 31, 2023

Eric Hart

Eco-minded, Flowers, News, Restoration

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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…

Kelli Lennon-Lane at 2023 Maple Syrup Festival

Education Leadership Transition

August 21, 2023

Eric Hart

Creekside Forest School, News

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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

August 11, 2023

Eric Hart

Biodiversity, News

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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’

July 19, 2023

Eric Hart

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, News

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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!

June 22, 2023

Eric Hart

Diversity Equity Inclusion, Hit the Trails, News

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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

June 7, 2023

Eric Hart

Creekside Forest School, News, Preschool

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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

May 25, 2023

Eric Hart

Events, News

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…

News

Permaculture: an alternative to the status quo

Blue Bridge Arrives!

How to Plant a Mini Prairie

How Mini Prairies Help Pollinators

Education Leadership Transition

BioBlitz 2023 Recap

Help CFS Teachers ‘Clear the List’

The BioBlitz is for everyone!

Creekside Forest School: Year 2

Learn from ID Experts at BioBlitz

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