Hidden Treasures
While Jan and Jenny were out hiding geocaches this morning, they spotted some other treasures along the way. Jan reports… As Jenny and I prepared for our 2 pm Geocaching program this afternoon (come join…
Programs
Winter at the Nature Center
Photo by Duane Cooley It always surprises me how many people think we close up and go home for the winter. Not even CLOSE! The wildlife around here (and no, I’m not talking about the…
Getting Ready for Paving
Workers were out today to prepare for another installation of permeable paving at the Nature Center! You can see they are digging out the area next to the barn where the original grasspave walkway was…
A Nighttime Hunt
Senior Naturalist and Education Facilitator Jan Aiels recently took some families on a nighttime adventure. Here’s her account: Hot, humid nights are perfect for nighttime adventure in the woods hunting the big game of high…
Sap Savers
Our new naturalist, Jenny Rupp was part of the crew that tapped our first maple trees of the season this past Saturday. She is anxious for her first syruping season! What a marvelous winter it…
Summer fun
Summer camps started this week and we’ve got kids all OVER the place here all having a BLAST! Our Young Explorers are planting an American Indian “Three Sisters” garden of corn, squash and beans that…
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. …
Paddle Day is coming!
Winter doesn’t slow us down at the Nature Center! Paddle Day is coming up quickly and we’ve got a henhouse full of chicken workshops for you!
Bug Academy this weekend!
Are you getting ready for winter? The bugs are! Join Indian Creek Nature Center and expert “bug guy” Joe Zito for Bug Academy this Saturday, October 9th at 1 PM. Joe will tell us all…
September means honey!
It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for Honey Fest? The Nature Center bees have been very happy – and busy, of course – this year, and they’re ready for you to come…