Join us this Friday night, November 20th, at 7 PM for an evening crafting around the wood stove! Take this opportunity to create unique gifts for the holidays made from a versatile, renewable resource.

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chiliIs anyone feeling hungry?

Join us at Indian Creek Nature Center for our annual Sierra Club Chili Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 14th. Sample some delicious homemade chili and bid on a variety of outdoor equipment, including camping, hiking, gardening and boating items.

The auction and luncheon both begin at 11 am, with bidding on the auction items ending at 12:30. For prices and more information, click here.

We hope to see you out at the Nature Center to support two great causes!

(Photo courtesy of Su-lin. Used under Creative Commons guidelines.)

unveiling

Sunday and Monday at the Nature Center were alive with the sounds of children experiencing nature. (Curiously, that sounds a lot like a marimba!) We dedicated the new trail on Sunday, and the media coverage drew crowds here on Monday as well. So far, it looks like a hit!

But now for what you really want. Pictures! (Above: staff, committee and crew members pose around the marimba with other instruments and cloth “flags”. I think we’ll call them the Sense of Wonder Jam Band.)

marimba

Two young visitors give the marimba a whirl. So far, this has been the hot ticket item on the sense of wonder trail!

tictactoe

Contemplating her next move, this tic tac toe player is using game pieces made from reused plastic and canning rings!

block city

A family works together to build a “block city” out of natural materials called tree cookies!

There’s always something to see and do at Indian Creek Nature Center. While the staff takes a step back and a deep breath (and maybe even a nap!), come out and enjoy our newest feature. And, as always, stay tuned for what’s next!

(Please note: The photos in this blog were taken by Marion Patterson. The Nature Center has used them under Creative Commons guidelines. So if you use them, pass the credit for them back to Ms. Patt!)