The Dynamic Creek
We’ve actually had WATER in Indian Creek lately! A very pleasant change. Naturalist Jennifer Rupp has a bird’s-eye view from her office window and shares her observations with us…. I’m very lucky to have a…
Restoration
How Do You Spell Labyrinth?
Marion Patterson is a dedicated labyrinth walker. In fact, she has one in her front yard! She was also instrumental in installing the Prairie Labyrinth here at the Nature Center. Marion advocates for walking the…
You Otter Be In Pictures
Jan was out with a preschool group tapping maple trees this morning and noticed the telltale sign of otters at play! The otters have been playing in the snow along Indian Creek! People often ask…
Otters Spotted on Slippery Slide!
Jan took a group of snowshoers on a hike last week and spotted something unexpected! Here’s here report: This looks like fun! Rivers otters, playful creatures that they are, have take advantage of recent snow…
And This is Why…
As a follow-up to our Friday blog, here’s a photo of land steward, Jean Wiedenheft, STANDING in the hollow center of the old oak we took down on Friday. What do they say about one…
Losing a Member of the Family
Click photo for larger image This morning, we lose an old friend – a heritage white oak tree that probably sprouted during the Civil War. Rich estimates that it’s at least 50,000 days old and…
A Twilight Walk
Kelly Souza and her family have enjoyed walking our Prairie Labyrinth since it’s opening earlier this year. They thought they’d take one last stroll before the weather got bad and had a bit of a…
Carp at the Wetlands
Jean and Jan have an adventure at the wetland trying to get rid of some carp. Here’s how Jean saw it… Whoops! That wasn't solid ground! The drought has significantly lowered the water level in…
Spreading Labyrinth Love
Photo by Marion Patterson On a sunny Saturday morning, a curious gathering of pilgrims, eager to learn more about labyrinths, met at Indian Creek Nature Center. After a brief overview and orientation, they began their…
No, not THAT newt
Jean has been out and about again…this time on the hunt for salamanders! Getting the traps ready Last year, Margaret asked a question I had never even thought about. Why don’t we see salamanders here?…