The Nature Center’s property is ideally suited for a quick getaway. Located five miles from downtown Cedar Rapids, the Nature Center is easily accessible and provides a number of different experiences that can be customized for your group.
Adult Programming
To learn more about available options and to schedule, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy
Our programming takes place in all seasons, and are not cancelled due to weather. The exception is if we close due to weather. If you cancel your program less than five business days in advance, your deposit will be forfeited. For cancellations less than 48 hours in advance, a $25 administration fee will also be charged. This includes all reasons other than dangerous weather or other severe circumstances. Complete refunds will be made for any program cancelled by ICNC.
Programs
The Nature Center offers programming for all ages! Nature Center programs are an ideal enrichment activity that can be tailored to your group’s desires. Hard surface walkways are available and handicapped and bus drop-off are ideally located near the education center. Note: Please notify our registrar if special accommodations need to be made for individuals with mobility restrictions.
Cost: $4/participant (minimum fee of $40)
Length: 1 hour
Capacity: Due to COVID-19 we are limiting groups to 30 participants. For larger groups, please request multiple sessions.
Discover and remember the diversity of wildlife in Iowa. See and touch artifacts from a variety of animals – birds, insects, mammals and more – and meet a live animal (optional). Season(s) Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
Discuss Iowa’s variety of birds. Listen to bird songs and calls. Look at bird feathers and artifacts. Try your hand at bird watching. Season(s) Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
What makes reptiles and amphibians similar and different? We’ll tell (and show!) you all about it. Meet some live reptiles and amphibians, too! Season(s) Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
Learn about the life cycle and the role of the queen, drones and worker honeybees. Look inside a real, indoor bee hive! Season(s) Offered: Summer, Fall.
See a slide show of woodland wildflowers and trees. Touch and feel tree cookies and leaves. We will take a short walk, highlighting some of the wildflower and trees from the slide show. Season(s) offered: Spring.
Get an up-close look at butterflies and other insects. Learn all about these small but mighty critters. You’ll have the chance to visit to our butterfly hoop house. Season(s) Offered: Summer, Early Fall (through September).
Gather at one of our wetlands to witness the sounds and sights of these magical places. Talk with us about accessibility for those with mobility impairments. Season(s) Offered: Spring, Summer, Early Fall (through mid-October).