Become a member
Become a member of Indian Creek Nature Center and join hundreds of other nature lovers like you who believe in and support a sustainable future through environmental education, land protection and restoration, and responsible interaction with nature. As Iowa’s first and largest nonprofit nature center, your membership plays a critical role in creating Champions of Nature.
Your support directly impacts:
- Environmental education programs for thousands of people each year
- Protection of wild spaces: the Nature Center’s 400 acres of land encompassing prairie, wetlands, woodlands, and regenerative agriculture
- Outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, trail walking or running, yoga, snowshoeing, and more
Membership Options
Memberships can be purchased for one or two years and begin from date of purchase (with the exception of lifetime memberships).
If you have questions, please contact Laura McGrath at 319-362-0664 or laura@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
Individual
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Member pricing on select programs
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10% discount in Creekside Shop
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Reciprocal admission to other nature centers (more details below)
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$5 discount on snowshoe rentals
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Invitations to member-only events
Household
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All Benefits included in the Individual Membership
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Discount on facility rentals
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All benefits for members of household (including grandchildren under 21 who do not live in the house)
Household Plus
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All Benefits included in the Household Membership
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Free snowshoe rentals
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Priority registration for summer camps
Silver Maple (60+)
Individual Membership-
All Benefits included in the Individual Membership
Silver Maple (60+)
Household Membership-
All Benefits included in the Household Membership
Explorer
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All Benefits included in the Household Plus Membership
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Provides trail maintenance and habitats for visitors to explore year-round
Steward
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All Benefits included in the Explorer Membership
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Provides staff and volunteers with the program supplies, materials, training, and support to educate over 20,000 people annually
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Four free Maple Syrup Festival tickets
Protector
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All Benefits included in the Steward Membership
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Provides protection for 5 acres of land, including invasive species removal, restoration, and ecosystem maintenance
Lifetime Membership
With a $1,000 gift, lifetime membership contributions grow the Nature Center’s endowment.
Includes all Protector benefits, plus:
Invitation to annual lifetime membership reception
Recognition on lifetime membership display
Simply call (319) 362-0664 or email Laura McGrath at laura@indiancreeknaturecenter.org to join.
The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Reciprocal Program
Use your ICNC membership to enjoy free/discounted admission, gift store discounts and program discounts to more than 140 participating organizations around the country. Learn more at natctr.org/membership/