Public Programming

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...

Explore stars and constellations without having to leave Earth. Listen to and become a part of constellation stories and create your own. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities....

Explore stars and constellations without having to leave Earth. Listen to and become a part of constellation stories and create your own. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities....

Lace up your snow boots to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of...

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

Calling all nature enthusiasts and trivia buffs! Join us for an exciting evening of nature-themed trivia! Whether you're a solo adventurer or part of a team, this event is perfect...

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

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for awhile in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center...

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

Spend your Arbor Day honoring and being inspired by the legacy of Aldo Leopold. While Aldo Leopold's impact on the conservation movement is broad and deep, he is mostly known...