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To Age a Tree

January 6, 2021
Liz Zabel
News, Restoration
derecho, nature, recovery, resilience, Trees
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By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft   It is impolite to ask a lady her age. It is impossible to ask a tree her age. But as these old, ancient ladies with their lacy…

A letter from Executive Director John Myers

May 4, 2020
Liz Zabel
Fundraising, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News
champions of nature, community, covid-19, giving tuesday, Gratituesday, membership, nature, nonprofit, programming, trails
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Undoubtedly the best part of my day is spending time outside with my children. Hiking the trails at the Nature Center, visiting a local county or state park, or just getting outside in our own…

Stay safe outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020
Liz Zabel
Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News
coronavirus, covid-19, health, leave no trace, nature, public health, safety, tips, trails
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At Indian Creek Nature Center, we understand the importance of getting outside and experiencing nature — in fact, research shows just 20 minutes in nature will significantly lower your stress hormones — and we are…
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ICNC’s mission is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.

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5300 Otis Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-362-0664

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March – October: Open Daily 10am – 4pm
November – February: Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm,

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