Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats
Who lives in your wild backyard? Discover several animal habitats at the Nature Center. Explore animal homes and create your own bird feeder to help the birds. Investigate endangered prairie...
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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...
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...
Cub Scout Bears: Bear Habitat
Pick a path, and go for a one mile hike -- rain, snow or shine! -- and look for signs of animals and other interesting nature sights along the way....
2025 Beekeeping Series (Registration Closes)
Join us for Iowa’s premier beekeeping class! This eight-session, year-long series is designed for individuals serious about keeping bees. It will take the participant through the annual cycle of beekeeping...