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Introducing the new Věčný Woodland Trail

December 21, 2023

Hit the Trails, News, Restoration, Uncategorized

In December 2023, the Indian Creek Nature Center land team and volunteers completed the Věčný Woodland Trail on a property at the corner of Otis Road and 44th St SE (map here). The property includes…

Char Pence reflects on the Barn’s past and ICNC’s future

February 10, 2023

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50 Stories for 50 Years is presented by New Leader Manufacturing Char Pence has been part of Indian Creek Nature Center’s history since before it began. The Penningroth Barn was owned by her family in…

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

April 15, 2020

Indian Creek Nature Center

Events, Flowers, Fundraising, News, Organic, Plant Sale, Spring Plant & Art Sale, Uncategorized

coronavirus, covid-19, Flowers, fundraiser, garden, gardening, pandemic, Spring Plant & Art Sale, tips, vegetables, victory garden

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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…

New to exhibits: “Squish” the Turtle & Art Alcove Update

November 7, 2018

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Two exhibits at Amazing Space have been updated with new features, including a newly named baby painted turtle in the Prairie Creek Nursery Water Feature and a new local artist in the Art Alcove! Squish…

2018-2019 non-resident deer tag auction set for June 22

June 25, 2018

Indian Creek Nature Center

Amazing Space, Fundraising, News, Other, Uncategorized

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If you live outside of Iowa, this is your chance to hunt Iowa Whitetail deer! Indian Creek Nature Center and the Iowa DNR are again teaming up to offer a 2018-2019 Iowa Non-Resident Deer Tag to…

Indian Creek Nature Center announces plans, lead gift for Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

March 2, 2018

Indian Creek Nature Center

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At a media conference on February 27, 2018, Indian Creek Nature Center announced its strategic vision for the 190-acre Etzel Sugar Grove Farm as well as the lead gift of $150,000 from local organic products…

Farm to Table Dinner Menu Announced

September 7, 2017

Indian Creek Nature Center

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We are excited to announce the menu for our Farm to Table event on, Thursday, September 21. Chef Andy Schumacher of Cobble Hill will prepare a delectable five-course vegetarian meal utilizing Iowa’s amazing late-summer bounty…

Amazing Space Anniversary Celebration

August 21, 2017

Indian Creek Nature Center

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Amazing Space Anniversary Celebration Saturday, September 9, 10 AM-2 PM Celebrate the one year anniversary of Amazing Space, and the grand reveal of our outdoor classroom, prairie labyrinth, indoor plant wall, two indoor beehives, and more! Join us…

Green and Simple Gifts: Willow Beads

November 19, 2009

Indian Creek Nature Center

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Join us this Friday night, November 20th, at 7 PM for an evening crafting around the wood stove! Take this opportunity to create unique gifts for the holidays made from a versatile, renewable resource. For…

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Introducing the new Věčný Woodland Trail

Char Pence reflects on the Barn’s past and ICNC’s future

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

New to exhibits: “Squish” the Turtle & Art Alcove Update

2018-2019 non-resident deer tag auction set for June 22

Indian Creek Nature Center announces plans, lead gift for Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

Farm to Table Dinner Menu Announced

Amazing Space Anniversary Celebration

Green and Simple Gifts: Willow Beads

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