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. $10 per scout, scout leaders free...
Have you ever wondered what supplies you would need if you were stranded on a desert island? Come learn which tools and skills would come in handy in an outdoor emergency. Light a fire, make a shelter, learn about outdoor survival kits, and cook a snack over a campfire. $10 per scout, scout leaders free...
Let’s paint some indoor greenery! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent Watercolors sample pack, as well as backing board and transparent...
Let’s paint some indoor greenery! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent Watercolors sample pack, as well as backing board and transparent...
Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children...
Children ages 5-8 years old are welcome to attend this fun series as we move, stretch, breath, focus, and relax while building both physical and mental health skills. Each class begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class at the end of...
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders from November through February. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders from November through February. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register
Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children...
