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Join award-winning nature photographer Donald Quintana for a small-group, full-day workshop set during peak fall migration at Indian Creek Nature Center. Surrounded by vibrant prairies, woodlands, and wetlands, this scenic […] |
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Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to learn and meet "Nature's Unhuggables." This is an In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will see real […]
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Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It […] |
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Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Creature Feature" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about some of the snakes […]
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Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be […] |
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Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during class. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to […] |
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Play animal games and explore different animal habitats found at the Nature Center. Search for clues animals leave behind and make your own animal nest or home. Meet animals up […]
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Participants will learn about weaving decorative orbs using random weaving techniques alongside Mary Kopecky. Participants will weave their own willow orb to hang in their home or outdoors. Wrap it […]
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Who lives in your wild backyard? Discover several animal habitats at the Nature Center. Explore animal homes and create your own bird feeder to help the birds. Investigate endangered prairie […] |
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Join Education Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families and community members are invited to attend. Children welcome. A portion of the tour will be […]
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter! We’ll play animal games to see how well […]
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter!We’ll play […]
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Lions, Tigers & Wolves: Hit the trails to hike and explore the habitats at the Nature Center and search for some of the wild plants and animals that make their […] |
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Watercolor Workshop: Feathers Let’s paint a variety of feathers! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so […]
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Watercolor Workshop: Feathers Let’s paint a variety of feathers! This is a beginner-level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you […] |
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Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Creature Feature" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about some of the snakes […]
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Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Learn simple basket weaving techniques as you create a cylindrical feeder with a hoop handle. Hang your feeder outside and fill with suet balls for the woodpeckers and other suet-loving […]
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Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein at Amazing Space for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […] |
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Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]
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Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be […] |
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Nature's Noel December 6, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ‘Tis the season for handcrafted holiday decor, unique gifts and homemade baked goods when Nature’s Noel arrives the first Saturday in […] |
Signature Events
Nature’s Noel
- December 6, 2025
- 9 AM – 1 PM
Backcountry Film Festival
- January 30 & 31, 2026
- 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Farm to Table Dinner
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Maple Syrup Festival
- Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30, 2025
- 8 AM – 12:30 PM
Spring Plant & Art Sale
- Saturday, May 3, 2025
- 9 AM – 12 PM
Practice in the Prairie
- June – September on Tuesdays
- 6PM -7 PM
Monarch Fest
- July 12, 2025
- 10 AM-2 PM
Trailside Tastings
- August 28, 2025
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Barn to Farm Bike Ride
- September 27, 2025
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Women in Nature
- October 18, 2025