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...

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...

Meet Our Animals

Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional. Register

Ecosystem Explorers Creek Camp (2nd and 3rd Grades)

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Sample some of the plant and animal life that make their homes at the Nature Center as we explore some of the habitats and ecosystems found here together. We’ll also learn about some of the different connections between different parts...

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 Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for...