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A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

May 9, 2022

Kids, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Programs, Volunteer

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This week we said farewell for now to the Flemings, who have been longtime supporters of the Nature Center. We wish them all the best on their new adventure in Colorado.The article below about their…

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

August 11, 2021

Liz Zabel

Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, News, Preschool, Programs

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Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school?! At Indian Creek Nature Center that means we’re gearing up for regular field trips and fall programs, but this year is extra special. On…

Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs

March 22, 2021

Liz Zabel

Kids, Nature Center, News, Preschool, Programs

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By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane Like all Iowa preschools, one of our goals at Creekside Forest School is kindergarten readiness. One difference is that our nature-based preschool prepares children for the next step…

Preschool Trail Trekkers: September At-Home Activities — Insects!

September 9, 2020

Liz Zabel

Critters, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs

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Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. To accomodate physical distancing and closures due to storm clean-up, we’ve created…

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring — May At-Home Activity Ideas

May 13, 2020

Liz Zabel

Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs

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Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. In this time of social distancing, here are some activity ideas inspired…

Trail Trekkers at Home: Senses Exploration

April 8, 2020

Liz Zabel

Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs

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Play & learn in nature with these tips from our education team!

March 27, 2020

Liz Zabel

Kids, News

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Cedar Rapids playgrounds may be temporarily closed, but nature is still open! Whether you hit our five miles of trails, a nearby neighborhood park, or your own backyard, we know fresh air and sunshine are…

Free family fun on July 13 (Monarch Fest 2019)!

June 24, 2019

Liz Zabel

Events, Kids, Nature Center, News

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For the fourth year the Cedar Rapids area is eagerly awaiting Indian Creek Nature Center’s popular, family-friendly pollinator event: Monarch Fest. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13th from 10am to 1pm, this free event is fun…

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

March 4, 2019

Liz Zabel

Critters, Events, Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs, Summer Camp

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Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by our full-time Naturalists Andria Cossolotto and Emily Roediger and experienced summer naturalists as they explore the outdoors. Campers…

Giving Tuesday 2018

November 14, 2018

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Kids, Nature Center, News

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Help us fund field trips! One of the key ways Indian Creek Nature Center creates Champions of Nature is through high quality environmental education. Bringing children out of the classroom and into nature through field…

Kids

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs

Preschool Trail Trekkers: September At-Home Activities — Insects!

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring — May At-Home Activity Ideas

Trail Trekkers at Home: Senses Exploration

Play & learn in nature with these tips from our education team!

Free family fun on July 13 (Monarch Fest 2019)!

2019 Creek Camp registration NOW OPEN!

Giving Tuesday 2018

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