Take a Nature Break
OUR MISSION
Indian Creek Nature Center’s mission is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.
Visit us to explore our 7 miles of trails, attend a nature-inspired event, or discover the mysteries of nature at one of our many educational programs.
Business Hours
MARCH – OCTOBER
Open Daily 10am – 4pm
NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY
Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
Our grounds and trails are open 365 days a year from 5 am – 10 pm.
Admission is free.
Upcoming Events
Announcements
All-Terrain Wheelchairs
All-terrain wheelchairs have treaded tires that cross a greater variety of terrain, including hills, mud, snow, grass, and sand, with more ease and mobility than a traditional motorized wheelchair. Reserve a chair today for free!
Beginner Beekeeping Series
Registration is open for the 2026 Beginner Beekeeping Series. This series takes participants who are serious about hobby beekeeping through the annual cycle of beekeeping, from establishing a hive to harvesting honey.
Support Your Nature Center
Gifts of all sizes help Indian Creek Nature Center create immersive outdoor experiences that inspire more people to become Champions of Nature.
Make your gift today!
Nature’s Noel
Nature’s Noel, held annually on the first Saturday in December, is where you can find unique, handcrafted and homemade gifts while supporting environmental education and land restoration.
Latest News
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...Get Involved
Pull on a pair of hiking boots and hit the trails, attend an upcoming program or event, join the hundreds of volunteers that help out in myriad ways, become a member, or get involved in any number of ways to belong to a group of dedicated Champions of Nature that are working to preserve, conserve and educate…all while having a wonderful time.
Escape into Nature
Escape
Seek out the healing powers of nature on our 7 miles of trails through nearly 500 acres of protected woodlands, prairies and wetlands.
Learn
Discover the wonders of nature through a wide variety of nature-inspired events and programs that bring learning to life in all seasons.
Flourish
Since 1973 Indian Creek Nature Center has led Eastern Iowa in environmental education, sustainable living practices and land restoration.
Support
Invest in a more sustainable future by helping Indian Creek Nature Center create and protect places where nature can thrive.
Championing Diversity in the Outdoors
Our work to create Champions of Nature through education and inspiration cannot be achieved without racial and social justice as well. We stand in solidarity with those seeking justice and change, and are committed to doing our part to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are at the forefront of our work. Everyone should feel welcome and safe to enjoy the outdoors.
We recognize we have work to do. It is not news that environmental organizations often lack in diversity, ourselves included. We are not a leader in this movement, but our goal is to be an ally. We are showing up by listening and educating ourselves, as well as taking action to be more inclusive and equitable in our work. In July 2019, we began a multi-year staff training and educational program in diversity, equity and inclusion. We are continuing those necessary and important conversations and applying what we learn in the work we do. We continue to ask ourselves what we can do to combat racism and inequality and are taking steps to diversify our opportunities and programming.
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AmeriCorps Completes Service Project
Americorps team leaves its mark This fall, Indian Creek Nature Center welcomed a nine-member AmeriCorps team for a six-week service project. In this short window of time, September 29 to...