The Flock is growing at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm! 60 sapphire gem chicks were added to the pasture-raised chicken flock at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in early June. Less than two weeks ago a brood…
Growing a new kind of farm Regenerative agriculture works with the surrounding ecosystems to create a sustainable farm that produces indefinitely. Since George Etzel donated his family farm to Indian Creek Nature Center back in…
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…
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…
By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft Your garden at home may be on a similar trajectory as The $64 Tomato, or it may be the sort of garden in which you watch in curious…
Organic produce fresh from Etzel Sugar Grove Farm is now available in the Creekside Shop. Produce is grown organically at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in rural Marion. In addition to our organic, free-range eggs (available…
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…
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,…
With everyone isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no better time to start a garden. Spending time outdoors is great for your physical and mental health and not only beautifies your home…