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. No registration needed. From 1-2PM, Raptology...

Meeting Live Raptors

After meeting Indian Creek Nature Center's live animals, join Raptology as they show a couple of their non-releasable raptors up close. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how we can all work to improve the environment to keep them safe and healthy. Following this event, enjoy visiting the Iowa City Children's Museum at the...

Programming 101 with The Iowa Children’s Museum

Robots can be playful! Children will program our Finch robots to tackle challenges, introducing basic computer programming concepts. All ages are welcome to this program, there will be fun for everyone! FREE, no registration required. Before this event, visit Raptology and their live raptors from 1-2PM (free) and meet our live nature center animals anytime...

Outdoor Adventures Creek Camp (6th thru 8th Grades)

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Outdoor Adventures Creek Camp (6th thru 8th Grades)

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

Outdoor Adventures Creek Camp (6th thru 8th Grades)

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Outdoor Adventures Creek Camp (6th thru 8th Grades)

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Watercolor Painting Workshop: Strawberries

Let’s paint some delicious strawberries! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb...

Golf Cart Tours

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 routes/stops on this one hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive...