You can help the Nature Center protect, celebrate and responsibly share the outdoor spaces that bring joy, peace and adventure to tens of thousands of visitors each year.
Make a gift of any amount to Indian Creek Nature Center to have a powerful impact on the communities, ecosystems and waterways in our corner of Iowa.
Since 1973, Indian Creek Nature Center has been Eastern Iowa’s leader in environmental education, land restoration and encouraging sustainable living. Your support helps the Nature Center inspire others to become caretakers of the environment through bold leadership.
Reach out to John or Sarah by calling (319) 362-0664 or emailing them directly.
jmyers@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
shalbrook@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Indian Creek Nature Center is a 1% for the Planet nonprofit partner. Click here to learn more about becoming a 1% member or member company so that your donation to Indian Creek Nature Center can make an even bigger impact.
Make your impact quickly and securely right now with our online donation form. After giving, you’ll receive an email receipt confirming your generous donation.
Give us a call! You can make your gift using a credit card over the phone by calling (319) 362-0664 during regular business hours (10AM – 4PM).
You can mail a check to: Attn: Laura McGrath, Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Please make check payable to Indian Creek Nature Center.
Many employers offer a matched gift benefit to employees, retirees and spouses that can double the impact of your gift at no extra cost to the donor. Please check with your employer or human resources representative to see if you qualify for this benefit.
Nature gives all year long and you can, too! ICNC Sustainers make automated, monthly gifts that spread your gift into installments – providing a steady stream of income for our nonprofit mission. You can become an ICNC Sustainer by clicking ‘Monthly’ on our online donation form.
By giving stock or other securities you can support the Nature Center while possibly realizing tax benefits. Please contact us to ensure your gift is properly credited to you. We recommend consulting with a tax advisor to discuss how this might work for your unique tax situation.
Donors above the age of 70½ with a traditional or Roth IRA can receive tax benefits from making contributions to ICNC directly from their IRAs (up to an annual limit set by the IRS). Qualified charitable contributions directly from your IRA is an efficient way to make a lasting impact, can help you avoid tax penalties, and IRA holders age 73 or older can use it to meet their required minimum distribution (RMD). Consult a qualified tax advisor to see how you could benefit.
Just as one flower doesn’t make a prairie, your gift won’t stand alone. Every gift, no matter the size, contributes to Indian Creek Nature Center’s mission to build a more sustainable world through environmental education, land restoration and inspiring deep-rooted connections with nature.
