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 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...

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 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...

Evening “Campout!” Creek Camp (K and 1st Grades) – SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner is provided Camp Description: Join us for a “campout” at the nature center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting...

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 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...

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 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....

Nature Stories and Art Creek Camp (K and 1st Grades) – SOLD OUT!

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: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll explore different stories of nature adventures as we play outside, explore different habitats, play games and get dirty along the way. We’ll also...

Nature Stories and Art Creek Camp (K and 1st Grades) – SOLD OUT!

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: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll explore different stories of nature adventures as we play outside, explore different habitats, play games and get dirty along the way. We’ll also...

IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop

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 legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. ​This class is geared towards adults. Please note: If your registration contains multiple participants, a certificate...

Nature Stories and Art Creek Camp (K and 1st Grades) – SOLD OUT!

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: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll explore different stories of nature adventures as we play outside, explore different habitats, play games and get dirty along the way. We’ll also...