Restoration

Trumpeter Swans: An Iowa Comeback Story

January 19, 2023

Spotting a majestic Trumpeter Swan, made famous in fairy tales and fictional children’s books, was once a common reality for Iowans. While seeing one in Iowa may seem like a work of fantasy, conservationists across…

Replanting Stronger After Derecho

November 10, 2022

Eric Hart

Derecho, News, Restoration, Volunteer

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Tree plantings at the Nature Center are few and far between. Why? Since our forests are mature we have to cut at least ten mature trees to make room for every new tree. Our prairies…

August 9, 2022

Laura McGrath

Derecho, Restoration

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As I’m sure is not forgotten by any of you, today marks the two year anniversary of the worst storm that ICNC and our community has experienced over the past century. The 2020 derecho forever…

Help us raise $5000 in honor of Earth & Arbor Day

April 20, 2022

Indian Creek Nature Center

Derecho, Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration

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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…

Spring prescribed burns planned for later this month

April 6, 2022

Indian Creek Nature Center

Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

land restoration, native prairie, planned burn, prairie burn, prairie restoration, prescribed burn, spring burn, trails

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Spring prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Monday, April 25 and continuing April 26 and 27, as well as May 5, 10, and 11. Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular (annual…

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

November 23, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability

donate now, Fundraising, giving tuesday, ICNC sustainer, support local, sustainability

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This Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30), our goal is to gain 30 new ICNC Sustainers. Will you be one of them? What’s an ICNC Sustainer? Sustainers are monthly donors who provide critical funding to the Nature…

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

October 27, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Hit the Trails, News, Restoration, Sustainability

derecho recovery, land restoration, trail building, trails

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By Trail Manager Jason Bies It’s difficult to describe just how devastating the derecho was to our woodland trails. Without “before” pictures, you’ll have to trust me when I say they were completely wrecked. Due…

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

August 3, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Derecho, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Weather

anniversary, derecho, favorite trees, self-guided, storm, Storm Recovery

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since the derecho swept through Cedar Rapids. Here at the Nature Center, we lost well over half of our tree canopy. It will be decades before…

Celebrate National Trails Day on our newly re-opened trails!

June 3, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News, Restoration

derecho, ecological restoration, national trails day, recovery, restoration, trails

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Since the devastating derecho last August, Indian Creek Nature Center’s land team — with the support of many volunteers — has been hard at work clearing debris, rebuilding and rerouting damaged trails. And now, just…

How to Plant a Tree (Tips from Trees Forever)

May 4, 2021

Indian Creek Nature Center

News, Plant Sale, Restoration

how to plant a tree, how-to, tree, tree planting tips, tree tips, Trees, trees forever

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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…

Restoration

Trumpeter Swans: An Iowa Comeback Story

Replanting Stronger After Derecho

Help us raise $5000 in honor of Earth & Arbor Day

Spring prescribed burns planned for later this month

Giving Tuesday: Become One of 30 New Sustainers

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

A Few of Our Favorite Trees — A Year Post-Derecho

Celebrate National Trails Day on our newly re-opened trails!

How to Plant a Tree (Tips from Trees Forever)

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