Public Programming

Discover the many good things bats do for us. Where do they live? What do they eat? How do these flying mammals hunt? Listen to a story and play a...

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...

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...

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,...

Let’s paint a pumpkin and some squash! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn...

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...

Let’s paint a pumpkin and some squash! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn...

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...

Take a hike and explore nature! Before you go, learn what items you need for outdoor activities. Dress for the weather - we’ll go outside rain, snow or shine! Learn...

Take a hike around the Nature Center and experience the sights and sounds, and look for plants and animals. Along the way learn about trees and practice the art of...