In memory of Tom Cleveland
We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated by the loss of our our longtime volunteer and friend, Tom Cleveland, who passed away last Tuesday morning. Tom has touched every aspect of Indian Creek Nature Center: leading…
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Nature’s Noel returns in-person on Saturday, Dec. 4
ICNC’s Friends group, acknowledged with AFP award, beginning preparations for annual holiday fundraiser following Thanksgiving holiday Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature holiday fundraiser, Nature’s Noel, is returning in-person this year on Saturday, Dec. 4 after…
Cedar Rapids Climate Story: Plan the Future of our Environment
By Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft When I am not at my desk, I am often out in the field mulching trees or grubbing out invasive honeysuckle bushes. Both of which I love to…
Planting for Future Generations
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…
The Forest is Bleeding
A letter from Executive Director John Myers — August 19, 2020 One of the most emotional moments I’ve had in my time at Indian Creek Nature Center occurred just a few days ago when I…
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Time to take down the tree? If it’s real, it can be recycled! The city of Cedar Rapids takes donations of Christmas trees through the end of January. Trees can be left at the Sac…
Volunteer Spotlight: Helga Mayhew
Helga Mayhew, 79, has volunteered with the Friends of Indian Creek Nature Center for at least 20 years and served as the Friends’ board representative at the Nature Center for six years. This year marks…
#GivingTuesday Donor Spotlight: Jenni Semelroth
For more than 15 years, Jenni Semelroth has generously donated her time, expertise and dollars to Indian Creek Nature Center. A former Microbiologist and Science Teacher, Jenni has dedicated countless hours as a volunteer Teacher…