Public Programming

Sunshine, meadows and buzzing bugs create a special experience as you hunt through the tall grass for insects and butterflies and learn about their characteristics. For preschoolers with adult. Dress...

Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band,...

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...

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...

Insects are everywhere and an important part of our world. Become an amateur entomologist and learn all about bugs. Observe bugs in nature and learn the usefulness of many insects....

Let’s paint a dragonfly! Choose your own colors for your dragonfly and make this project your own. This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any...

Let’s paint a dragonfly! Choose your own colors for your dragonfly and make this project your own. This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any...

Join Director of Education, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend. Register