Nature's Noel

Hosted by the Friends of the Nature Center

December 7, 2024

9 AM – 1 PM

Your Holiday Home for Homemade Gifts!

Nature’s Noel, held annually on the first Saturday in December, is where you can find unique, handcrafted and homemade gifts while supporting environmental education and land restoration.

Sponsors

Ryan Companies
Sunrise Builders

Rinderknecht Associates

Hills Bank

McGrath Family of Dealerships

Bank Iowa

Nature’s Noel

Saturday, December 7, 2024

9 AM – 1 PM

‘Tis the season for handcrafted holiday decor, unique gifts and homemade baked goods when Nature’s Noel arrives the first Saturday in December.

Across the Nature Center’s grounds visitors can find beautiful fresh-cut evergreens fashioned into wreaths, centerpieces, kissing balls, swags and yule logs, all available for purchase to make your home festive for the holidays! Local vendors, both indoors and outdoors, offer shoppers the chance to find rare gifts perfect for everyone on their list. Bring the kids along for holiday-themed crafts and a chance to meet Santa!

Nature’s Noel is presented by the Friends of the Nature Center and staff. All proceeds benefit educational programs and land conservation and restoration at Indian Creek Nature Center.

Volunteer

Joyful Holiday Shopping

Noel's Attic

Noel’s Attic

Step into Noel’s Attic to find great deals on slightly used holiday decorations at reduced prices. 

Handcrafted Decor

Every year, the Friends of the Nature Center create ornate, one-of-a-kind, holiday decorations by hand using fresh-cut evergreens.

Friends Baking for Nature's Noel

Homemade Goodies

Grab some winter comfort with homemade baked goods and frozen soups made with time-tested recipes.

Santa at Nature's Noel

Family Fun

The kids, or grandkids, will love shopping with the chance to meet Santa and make holiday-themed crafts they can bring home.

Nature’s Noel features a variety of local vendors offering unique products.

Indoor

Alpaca Fiber Arts

Wood, Brass and Glass

Light of the Heartland

Locust Grove Farm

Grace’s Sewing

Nourished Gluten-Free Bakery

Gourds by DJ

Heron’s Haunt Gallery

Beth’s Treasures

MCG Biomarkers

Mary Beth’s Articulture

Station 7 Studios

Paperpie Books

Outdoor

Crafts by K&K

Purple Pepper Creations

Oakley’s Nerd Nook

Woolen Mittens and More

Goods from the Woods

Backcountry Film Festival
Spring Plant and Art Sale