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...
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...
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 habitats. How can we help protect them? Discover who lives in your own backyard habitat. This completes most of the Animal Habitats badge. Fees: $10...
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
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...
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
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. Learn about and then practice principles of Leave No Trace out on the trail. Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per group),...
