Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun

Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all Kindergarteners through 3rd graders, and we will cover different topics and activities for each day so come for one or multiple days! (Monday's topic is...

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time outside enjoying this beautiful season. For preschoolers with adult. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, adults free. Registration Deadline: 2...

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time outside enjoying this beautiful season. For preschoolers with adult. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, adults free. Registration Deadline: 2...

Creekside Forest School Open House

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

Cub Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks

Have you ever wanted to know more about rocks? Come to the Nature Center to find out why geology is important to you! We’ll identify rocks, test minerals and learn about Moh’s hardness scale. You’ll find out about Iowa’s geologic past, and get to take home a little souvenir. (You will be responsible for requirement...

Cub Scout Wolf: Finding Your Way

Learn how to navigate with maps and compasses. Create your own map, and then practice your map & compass navigation skills out on the trails! Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per group), $5 per adult Registration deadline: 2 days prior to program date More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/scouts/cub-scout-bsa-workshops/ Register