Bird Banding at the Barn

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,...

Bird Banding at the Barn

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,...

Hike it Baby!

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...

Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

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...

Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

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...

Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

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...

Messy Play

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...

Family Nature Experience

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...