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Back to School at ICNC

August 18, 2022
Laura McGrath
Creekside Forest School, Fundraising, Kids, Nature Center, News, Preschool
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The time has come for students to head back to school. And while we enjoyed soaking up every bit of summer as much as you likely did, we are looking forward to all the growth…

A Fond Farewell (For Now) to the Flemings

May 9, 2022
Liz Zabel
Kids, Living Building, Nature Center, News, Programs, Volunteer
environmental education, flemings, hazelut hideaway, learn, outdoor classroom, outdoor play, play, volunteers
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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
activities, fall, insects, trail trekkers
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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
frogs, learning, outside, play, programs, sounds of spring, trail trekkers
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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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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, ICNC Naturalist Emily Roediger developed some…

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

March 27, 2020
Liz Zabel
Kids, News
environmental education, get outside, kids, mental health, outdoor learning, outdoors, unstructured play
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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…
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ICNC’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.

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5300 Otis Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-362-0664

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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.

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