A good way to literally set your New Year’s resolutions on the right path takes place at the Indian Creek Nature Center. The Nature Center’s New Year’s Eve Snowshoe/Hike is set for Saturday, December 31, 2016, from 2-3:30 p.m. Related: See photos of the new Indian Creek Nature Center headquarters Several other events take place […]
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First Nature’s Noel at new site for Indi
CEDAR RAPIDS – One event that’s bound to put you in the holiday spirit will be held at a new site this year. Nature’s Noel, the annual fundraiser for the Indian Creek Nature Center, will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at the newly opened Nature Center at 5300 Otis Rd. SE. The event, featuring […]
Indian Creek Nature Center sneak peek an...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Indian Creek Nature Center kicked off the grand opening weekend of its new Amazing Space building and campus Thursday with a farm-to-table dinner. Guests were able to tour the new building and enjoy a limited edition Honey Kölsch brewed by Lion Bridge Brewing Co., made with 3 gallons of the Nature […]
Last Maple Syrup Festival in Indian Cree...
CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s another milestone moment for the barn at the Indian Creek Nature Center. The Maple Syrup Festival, which has been held in the iconic dairy barn since the event’s inception 33 years ago, will take place in the building for the last time this weekend. Related: Photos from 2015 Maple Syrup Festival […]
Nature’s Noel to mark end of an era
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Indian Creek Nature Center is saying good-bye to an old friend, at least for one occasion. To mark the last Nature’s Noel at its headquarters in a historic dairy barn, the Nature Center’s Guild will sell commemorative plates, ceramic ornaments and gingerbread cookies in the shape of the barn during the […]
Photos: Maple Syrup Festival 2015
Good call by the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids to schedule the annual Maple Syrup Festival this weekend. A steady line of breakfast-goers filed outside the Nature Center, at 6665 Otis Rd. SE, the entire morning Saturday, with more than 1,400 people attending the first day alone. Typically, the festival, featuring syruping demonstrations, […]
Indian Creek Nature Center trying someth...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Maple Syrup Festival has been a tradition at the Indian Creek Nature Center for more than 30 years. This year, they’re trying something new. The date has been pushed back to later in March, to coincide with the end of the syruping season and in the hopes that the weather will […]
Indian Creek Nature Center and Alliant E...
CEDAR RAPIDS – When the Indian Creek Nature Center’s new building opens in 2016, it will possess something very few facilities in the United States can boast: a completely self-sufficient energy source. The Nature Center and Alliant Energy announced a long-term partnership today to support renewable energy education and usage as part of the center’s […]
Indian Creek Nature Center and Alliant E...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy and the Indian Creek Nature Center are forming a long-term energy and education partnership, with plans to announce details at an upcoming news conference. Douglas Kopp, President of Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility, and John Myers, Executive Director of the Indian Creek Nature Center, will make the announcement Jan. 7 about […]
Indian Creek Nature Center hosts chili l...
I wouldn’t have an excellent set of cross-country skis if not for the Indian Creek Nature Center. The Nature Center holds an annual outdoor gear silent auction, along with a chili luncheon, which is where I found my great skis and of course, tried some great chili. I’m equally grateful to the Nature Center for […]