Event: Johnson County’s City Nature Challenge, April 25-28 What do you see when you walk out your door? This isn’t a mindfulness exercise; scientists want to know. Johnson County residents will join folks in more than 600 cities and counties in the worldwide City Nature Challenge this April. It will be the community’s third time […]
Indian Creek Nature Center
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From going net-zero to replanting post-derecho, Indian Creek Nature Center is ready to celebrate 50 years of history in Cedar Rapids
If it’s your first time driving on Otis Road, you might be taken aback at the sight of a large modern building nestled among the trees. The building, aptly named Amazing Space, houses an exhibit of Indian Creek, a small gift shop and, most importantly, the Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC). The completion of the […]
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Build a bee as part of a Cedar Rapids community art project highlighting the importance of the busy pollinators
Happen to have ping-pong balls, used plastic water bottles, empty milk jugs, hangers and push pins lying around? According to the Grant Wood Art Colony, those common items — or other recycled materials — are un-bee-lievably perfect for crafting a bee. Anyone interested is invited to craft a bee and place it on structures resembling […]
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Monarch Fest lands again at Indian Creek Nature Center
Fortunately, any person can take small steps to aid monarchs and other native butterflies. “By planting native wildflowers and milkweed plants you will be helping not only the monarch but all local pollinators,” said Cossolotto. “Dandelions and clover are just a couple of plants that are great for pollinators.”
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Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Community
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Community category, representing voters’ favorite people, places, organizations and innovations in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
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New Concerts at the Creek series set to attract new visitors to Indian Creek Nature Center
The Indian Creek Nature Center (5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids), a longtime resource to nature enthusiasts, has recently updated and upgraded its campus. As part of that effort, the staff conducted some research to discover what sort of offerings the community might value. One result of that effort: the new Concerts at the Creek Series (see schedule below), which will feature concerts held at the organization’s new amphitheater.
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Tap into a fun weekend at the Indian Creek Nature Center
2016 Maple Syrup Festival Indian Creek Nature Center — Sat., Mar. 19 and Sun., Mar. 20, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The maple syruping season is drawing to a close, and the folks at the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids (6665 Otis Rd. SE) are getting set for their annual celebration. The Maple Syrup Festival […]
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Maple Syrup festival to celebrate Iowa’s sweetest harvest
The end of Iowa’s maple syruping season is approaching, and to celebrate the harvest, the Indian Creek Nature Center (6665 Otis Rd S.E., Cedar Rapids) will host their 32nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival on March 21 and 22. Although many associate the Northeast United States with maple syrup harvest, Jan Aiels, the Education Director at […]
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Indian Creek Nature Center to host afternoon of music and instrument making
The Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids is inviting children and adults to get down and funky at their Boogie in the Barn event this Saturday…
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Popular Scandinavian navigational sports game coming to Cedar Rapids
Lovers of obscure international sports take note: On Dec. 27 at 1 p.m., the Indian Creek Nature Center (6665 Otis Road Southeast) in Cedar Rapids will…
