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Spring prescribed burns planned for later this month

April 6, 2022
Liz Zabel
Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability
land restoration, native prairie, planned burn, prairie burn, prairie restoration, prescribed burn, spring burn, trails
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Spring prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Monday, April 25 and continuing April 26 and 27, as well as May 5, 10, and 11.  Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular (annual…

Keep Your Hiking Shoes Handy — Making Progress On Trails

October 27, 2021
Liz Zabel
Hit the Trails, News, Restoration, Sustainability
derecho recovery, land restoration, trail building, trails
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By Trail Manager Jason Bies It’s difficult to describe just how devastating the derecho was to our woodland trails. Without “before” pictures, you’ll have to trust me when I say they were completely wrecked. Due…

Celebrate National Trails Day on our newly re-opened trails!

June 3, 2021
Liz Zabel
Amazing Space, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News, Restoration
derecho, ecological restoration, national trails day, recovery, restoration, trails
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Since the devastating derecho last August, Indian Creek Nature Center’s land team — with the support of many volunteers — has been hard at work clearing debris, rebuilding and rerouting damaged trails. And now, just…

CANCELLED: Spring prescribed burns

April 12, 2021
Liz Zabel
Eco-minded, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Sustainability
land restoration, native prairie, planned burn, prairie burn, prairie restoration, prescribed burn, spring burn, trails
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Spring prescribed burns on the Nature Center’s property are planned beginning Monday, April 26 and continuing April 28 and May 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12  and 14. Indian Creek Nature Center conducts regular…

Planting for Future Generations

August 26, 2020
Liz Zabel
Eco-minded, Fundraising, Nature Center, News, Restoration, Weather
Derecho 2020, donate, Fundraising, Future, Growth, help needed, Hope, land restoration, Replanting, Storm Recovery, trails, Trees, volunteer, woodland
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As we clear away debris and recover our homes and businesses, many are grieving the loss of our natural landscape. Looking out on our properties, now bare of trees that provided shade and beauty, it…

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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