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| PUBLIC PROGRAM-REAL (Retired Engaged Adult Learners) WALKS: MIGRATING MONARCHS-9:30 AM-MEMBER:$3-NONMEMBER:$4--The magic and mystery of the annual monarch butterfly migration has begun! Join us to discover what's happening and to catch and tag monarchs traveling through the Nature Center's prairie. Coffee and conversation follow. This program is for those individuals who are 50 years and better! Call 362-0664 to register. |
| LABOR DAY HOLIDAY--The Nature Center's buildings will be closed but trails are open as usual. Have a safe holiday! |
| CREEKSIDE CONCERT-DEEP DISH DIVAS-7:30 PM -The Deep Dish Divas serve up an eclectic blend of time-tested tunes, sweet songs, tasty licks and wholesome harmonies. Deb Hunemuller plays fiddle and really knows how to shake an egg! Carrie Kriz adds bass and flute to the mix and Karen Pierce holds it all together on the guitar and hammered dulcimer. It will surely be a savory evening that you won't want to miss. Bring a lawn chair and your favorite snacks and beverages and join us on the lawn for an evening of good family fun. Tickets are $5/M, $8/NM, $1 Children 5-12. Gates open at 7pm. Call 362-0664 for more information. Program moved inside to auditorium in case of inclement weather |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-MONARCHS IN MOTION!-1 PM-MEMBER:$4-NONMEMBER:$5-CHILD 5 OR OLDER:$1-The mass monarch migration to Mexico is occurring! Learn about this unique insect phenomenon and help us catch monarch butterflies to tag. Learn about their migration behavior. Call 362-0664 to register. |
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM-MIGHTY MONARCHS(for preschoolers & parents)-9:30AM-10:30AM-MEMBER CHILD:$4-NONMEMBER CHILD:$5-PARENTS: FREE-Beautiful butterflies are interesting insects to study. Learn about the monarch and how it will soon migrate to Mexico! Play a game to discover the many obstacles it faces on its long journey.
(Program repeats Sept 17th) Call 362-0664 to register.
PUBLIC PROGRAM-BASIC BACKYARD CHICKEN WORKSHOP-MEMBER:$7-NONMEMBER:$10-Interested in keeping backyard chickens? It's now legal in Cedar Rapids, but urban chicken keepers must complete a basic workshop. Rich Patterson and Rebecca Mumaw will facilitate this workshop that will detail the ins and outs of legally and successfully keeping hens in urban and suburban environments. Those who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of completion that meets the City of Cedar Rapids' requirements for keeping backyard hens. Call by 4 PM on Monday, September 13 at 362-0664 to register. |
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM-MIGHTY MONARCHS(for preschoolers & parents)-9:30AM-10:30AM-MEMBER CHILD:$4-NONMEMBER CHILD:$5-PARENTS: FREE-Beautiful butterflies are interesting insects to study. Learn about the monarch and how it will soon migrate to Mexico! Play a game to discover the many obstacles it faces on its long journey.
(Repeat of 9/14 program) Call 362-0664 to register. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-12th ANNUAL HONEY FEST-1 TO 4 PM-$2/PERSON-ALL CHILDREN THREE YEARS AND YOUNGER: FREE-We're abuzzz with excitement over this year's activities! See bee-utiful art being created along the creek and try your hand at making some of your own! Play games, listen to music, bee amazed by the American Gothic-inspired bee beards. Author and scratchboard artist Claudia McGehee will bee signing her books from 1-3pm and helping with a special art project. Buy some honey-laced baked goods at our bee-licious bake sale! Plus, take a look at the results of our own "worker bees" who helped us recover from the 2008 flood. BEE here for the fun! CALL 362-0664 FOR DETAILS. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT-7PM-MEMBER:$3-NONMEMBER:$5-CHILD:$1--Local legend tells us that strange things happen along Indian Creek Nature Center trails after the autumnal equinox. Enjoy this fun, educational, guided trail adventure in the woods and prairie to discover the source of nighttime sounds and sights. Meet costumed critters along the way who will share their unusual stories. This non-scary activity is appropriate for adults and children of all ages. Rain date: Friday, Oct 1st. Call 362-0664 to register. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-MENU FOR THE FUTURE-7PM - Fee for complete 6-part series and discussion book: $40--First in a series of discussions on our food and the effects of modern industrial eating habits on culture, society and ecological systems. This six-session discussion course from the Northwest Earth Institute explores food and sustainability. Other sessions will be held on 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 and 11/2. Register by Sept 20th. Call 362-0664 to register. |
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