Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…
By Kileen Granata, GSA Supervisor It’s the start of a new year, and if you haven’t settled on your resolution for the year, we have some sustainable ideas to add to your list. Eat Less…
Sustainability Tip brought to you by Meridith Myers, wife of Executive Director John Myers I wish I could say that my journey to sustainable practices started with a deep seeded love of the outdoors and…
Americans waste millions of pounds of food during the holidays. In 2016, more than 6 million turkeys ended up in the trash, according to the NRDC. The thing is, when we waste food, we’re also…
Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular (annual or bi-annual) prescribed burns of its prairie, oak hickory savanna, and woodlands as part of its land management strategy. The organization follows a burn management plan and notifies the…
John Myers, Executive Director of Indian Creek Nature Center, has been named to Midwest Energy News’ annual 40 Under 40 list, selected from over 200 nominees. This awards program highlights emerging leaders throughout the Midwest…
https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WAS_40_v1-h264-Looping-Video.mov.mp4 Did you know in the US 40% of the food we produce is wasted? This waste stems from food waste at home to food at the grocery store being tossed because it is…
Indian Creek Nature Center is a new nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of more than 1,200 member companies in 40 countries that give one percent of revenues to environmental causes. Indian…
Can you believe it is already back-to-school time? As the school supply lists start flowing in, here are tips to start your eco-friendly school year. “Secondhand is in!” Before you go out shopping for all…
Light up your Fourth of July a little more this year by adding a little “green” to the party! The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, family fun, and the smell of food…