Back to School at ICNC
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The time has come for students to head back to school. And while we enjoyed soaking up every bit of summer as much as you likely did, we are looking forward to all the growth…
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Iowa Gives Green Day highlights state’s MVP…the land!
The natural beauty of Iowa is a gift to behold. We have a picturesque landscape like no other. We have incredible soils. We’ve had a stable climate. We’ve had diverse flora and fauna in the…
Remembering Esther Wilson, a Champion of Nature
It is sad to write about Esther Wilson in the past tense. This wonderful, dynamic, longtime member of the ICNC family passed away recently at the impressive age of 96. We would have wished for…
Adopt a Monarch Caterpillar – Register June 30!
Registration opens June 30 at 10 AM for caterpillar adoption at this year’s Monarch Fest on Saturday, July 9. Caterpillars are completely free to adopt, but you MUST have a reliable source of milkweed* to…
Meet our 2022 Creek Camp Staff!
Summer is nearly here and so are Creek Camps! We are looking forward to going on many outdoor adventures with this year’s campers and summer naturalists…but before we do, we’d like to introduce you to…
Jan Aiels Recognized with National Garden Club of America Award
The Cedar Rapids Garden Club (CRGC) and Indian Creek Nature Center are pleased to announce Jan Aiels is a recipient of the Garden Club of America’s Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award. Established in 1992, the Hull…
A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings
This week we said farewell for now to the Flemings, who have been longtime supporters of the Nature Center. We wish them all the best on their new adventure in Colorado.The article below about their…
We LOVE Our Educators — Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are blessed to have so many excellent educators at Indian Creek Nature Center, both on staff and teacher naturalists that generously volunteer their time, talents, and expertise. Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane had these…
Help us raise $5000 in honor of Earth & Arbor Day
While it may not look it — our woodlands still bear the scars of the storm’s ferocious winds — we have achieved so much since the 2020 derecho, and are excited to share the progress…
ICNC Receives $250,000 in ARPA Funding for Farm Infrastructure
Of the more than 90 organizations that applied for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) has been awarded $250,000 of Linn County’s $11 million available ARPA dollars. The funds will…