The Stories A Yard Can Tell
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Planting a New Tradition The Cole Family has made visiting the Spring Plant & Art Sale to buy native plants a family tradition. “Anyone who’s on our deck, they’ve heard the stories about the Indian…
Plant Sale
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…
Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.
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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Helga Mayhew
Helga Mayhew, 79, has volunteered with the Friends of Indian Creek Nature Center for at least 20 years and served as the Friends’ board representative at the Nature Center for six years. This year marks…
Plant Sale
Dana wants you to know about our big Plant Sale! It goes on … rain, snow or shine! Celebrate the gardening season and support Iowa’s only privately-funded Nature Center by attending our annual Spring Plant…
Salute to the Guild!
We have a wonderful group of volunteers who put together two of our largest fundraisers of the year – Nature’s Noel in December and the Plant Sale in May. These (mostly) ladies put months and…
Welcome to our new website!
We’ve been working hard since late last year and we’re proud to introduce you to our labor of love! Spring seems to be just the right season to see this beautiful new site in bloom. …
Plant Sale Saturday, May 1st!
Come one, come all! The Nature Center’s spring plant sale is Saturday, May 1st from 9 AM until Noon! Vendors from around the area and our own fund-raising group (The Guild) will be offering native…
The great big post of event wrap-ups!
Have you been busy this Spring? Because the Nature Center sure has! On April 25, approximately seventy ladies joined us for the 16th Annual Women’s Walking Workshop. Though it was cool and a little rainy,…