Indian Creek Nature Center

09/04/2026

Meet this year's guest speakers for Women in Nature!

Dr. Karly believes our bodies were never designed to live in a constant state of doing. As the seasons shift toward autumn, she invites women to embrace a different rhythm—one of slowing down, letting go, nourishing deeply, and preparing for the quieter months ahead. Blending ancient wisdom with modern medicine, she offers practical, evidence-informed tools that help women feel more resilient, connected, and well.

Ashley Whittlesey will share how hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail transformed her life, reconnecting her with nature, helping her overcome fear, and giving her the confidence to build a business from the ground up. Through stories from six months on the trail, Ashley will explore the lessons of resilience, perseverance, and the power of stepping outside your comfort zone.

Learn more about Women in Nature and get tickets at https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/annual-event/women-in-nature/.

09/01/2026

Fall flavor will be peaking on October 8th when Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery crafts a 3-course meal for our next Farm to Table Dinner!

Grab your tickets and see a full menu at https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/annual-event/farm-to-table-dinner/

08/29/2026

Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery will be cooking up a 3-course meal on October 8th! Tickets are available now!

08/28/2026

September 11 will be one for the birders! 🐦 👀

6:00 - 6:45 Free Raptology Come-and-go event where you can meet live raptors up close
7:00 - 8:30 Author, speaker, and professional birder Sharon Stiteler (aka the Birdchick) will share her birding knowledge and funny stories about her pursuit of a birding career. Tickets are $12. Members receive a discount on tickets.

Birding programs at Indian Creek Nature Center are supported by an anonymous donation made in memory of Kay Riehl, and The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Paul Morf and Amy Friedl Donor-Advised Fund.

08/27/2026

What's your favorite nature book? 🌳📖

We've got a "Top 10" that includes a mix of must-read classics and staff recommendations.

See our list to find your next read at indiancreeknaturecenter.org/blog/10-books-for-nature-lovers/.

You love nature. You love to read. Combine these two loves with our top picks of the best books for environmentalists, conservationists, and nature lovers o ...

08/26/2026

Give your kid some Fresh Air!

Register your child for Fresh Air After School by September 4th to send them on weekly outdoor adventures!

The fall session meets weekly on Tuesdays from 4-6pm starting on September 8th.

Learn more about ICNC's nature-based after-school drop-off program at https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/education/fresh-air-after-school/.

08/25/2026

Visit our website to join us!

08/24/2026

Trailside Tastings was definitely worth a cheers! 🍻

It was so wonderful seeing more than 200 people gather to celebrate the beauty of nature and the flavors brewed by Iowa's best craft beverage producers. All this fun supports land restoration and environmental education!

Shout outs to for capturing the magic, Lincoln Winebar for the delicious pizza, Blake Shaw Music for the tasty grooves, and all our dedicated volunteers!

Thank you to our sponsors: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Watson Metal, Edward Jones, The Gazette, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Sunrise Builders.

08/21/2026

Our resident turtle, Pete, has been with the museum as long as we can remember, so we're celebrating our favorite aquatic ambassador's birth month with a shellebration! 💚

Join us this Sunday, September 13th, from 10 AM to 12 PM, as we are joined by our friends from the Indian Creek Nature Center for turtle-themed activities! 🐢

Kiddos can also explore turtle habitats and learn about Iowa’s native turtle species! Follow the link to learn more: https://theicm.org/event/slow-steady-science-with-indian-creek-nature-center-3/

08/20/2026

ICNC's long-running women's wellness retreat, Women in Nature, returns on October 17th!

Pick up your tickets at https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/annual-event/women-in-nature/ to join like-minded women for a day that will nurture your mind, body, and spirit.