During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages....
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5. Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5 Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside...
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5. Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside...
BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, mud, shaving cream, and more will be set up for your little ones to get messy. Child-led, open-ended play encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps children experience new textures and practice social skills. And the best part? The clean up will be taken...
Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional. Register
Let’s paint a monarch! Choose your own flower color and make this project your own. This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent...
Let’s paint a monarch! Choose your own flower color and make this project your own. This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent...
Monarch Fest Caterpillar Adoption Registration There are some important things to note BEFORE you take home a hungry caterpillar-please read the following carefully prior to registration. 1) Limit of one (1) caterpillar adoption per family household 2) You MUST have your own milkweed source to feed your hungry caterpillar, or it will not survivie!* *(ICNC...
Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a...
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 Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for...
Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a...
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...
Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a...
Celebrate Monarch Butterflies and their importance to our natural world! Enjoy crafts and hands-on educational activities including monarch releases and caterpillar adoptions (one per family) while supplies last.* must register for your caterpillar BEFORE the event). Local monarch experts will talk about conservation issues and planting pollinator-friendly landscapes. Free. *Must register for your caterpillar BEFORE...
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...
Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional. Register
See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one-hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive through...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections...
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 Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections...
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections...
During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages....
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5 Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside...
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...
SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5 Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside...
