Who We Are
At Indian Creek Nature Center, we create champions of nature. What does this mean? We connect people to nature as early and as frequently as possible to breed understanding and passion for the natural world. We believe that connecting children to nature is especially important because people who are passionate about nature as children will grow into adults who work to protect it. They will become the next generation of environmental stewards.
In a world plagued by Nature Deficit Disorder, the opportunities that we provide for learning, growth and unstructured play in the outdoors are absolutely essential for people of all ages. The future of our natural environment lies in the hands of people who care deeply about nature. Indian Creek Nature Center fosters that connection.
What We Do
For decades Indian Creek Nature Center has led the area in sustainable building and operations practices. In 1993, the first net-metered solar panel system in Iowa was installed on the maple sugar house. Relocated to the barn a few years later, these panels have consistently produced 25% of our electricity. The purpose of the Nature Center is to promote a sustainable future by:
- Nurturing individuals through environmental education
- Providing leadership in land protection and restoration
- Encouraging responsible interactions with nature
Details
| (319) 362-0664 | |
| naturecenter@indiancreeknaturecenter.org | |
| Sarah Botkin | |
| Amazing Space Manager | |
| https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/ |
