Indian Creek Nature Center

10/22/2026

Nature provides some of the best tools for water quality.

Wetlands and prairies filled with native plants retain and filter large amounts of water, helping to reduce runoff, erosion, and flooding.

Read more at

The sound of rain tapping against the window is calming and familiar. It may be comforting because we all know that rain is essential to life. Here in Iowa, ...

10/21/2026

There'll be much mistletoeing 🌲
And hearts will be glowing ❤️
When Nature's Noel is near 🎁
It's the merriest shopping day of the year ⛄

Learn more at: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/annual-event/natures-noel/

10/20/2026

Join us for nature-inspired fun and learning this October!

Oct 22 - Larry Stone Speaking Event FREE
October 26 - Full Moon Hike
October 26 - Chair Yoga & Meditation
October 31 & November 1 - Close-up & Macro Photography

Visit https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/events/ to register!

10/19/2026

Connection, community, and rejuvenation were discovered at Women in Nature this past weekend.

Thank you to our guests, speakers, breakout session leaders, committee members, and volunteers for making this a wonderful event again.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Collins Community Credit Union, Van Meter, The Gazette, Growing Effects, and Soulful Living with Anji.

10/16/2026

Shhhhh. Shop is open daily 10-4.

10/15/2026

Join us next week for an eye-opening discussion about an animal that affects many of us - the whitetail deer.

Renowned Iowa writer and journalist Larry Stone will be speaking at this free event on Thursday, October 22.

Register at https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/event/whitetail-treasure-trophy-or-trouble/

10/14/2026

Leaves starting to fall on your grass?

Before you grab your rake and push all those leaves off your yard, consider how those leaves might help pollinators - and save you a bit of yard work.

Fallen leaves create mini shelters that pollinators rely on to survive Iowa winters. By raking leaves into unused areas of your yard, such as garden beds or under trees, you can minimize your yard work and create shelter for bees, butterflies, and more.

There are lots of benefits to wildlife and the soil when you , but you can support wildlife while maintaining a usable and beautiful yard.

Check out our tips for a pollinator-friendly yard at: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/blog/leave-the-leaves/

10/12/2026

Fall colors are emerging at Indian Creek Nature Center. 🍂

According to the 2026 Fall Color Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, colors will peak in mid-October.

Go to https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/visit/ to plan a walk during the peak of color this fall.

10/09/2026

Learn how wetland restoration impacts water quality and is helping bring trumpeter swans back to Iowa at a FREE webinar on October 13, hosted by the Trumpeter Swan Society.

You can join live or watch a recording at your convenience as long as you pre-register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7834g1uIQQOuUuhymlyG_A #/registration

10/08/2026

How do you know when a tree needs to come down? How do you balance safety with preservation?

This week, Dr. Daniel Burgam from Colorado State University was visiting our woodlands to answer that question. Dr. Burcham visited to test a new method using sound waves that can help arborists and homeowners answer the all-important question: is it safe or not?

Read about Dr. Burcham's experiment at: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/blog/turning-trees-into-research/