Hike it Baby!
Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for...
Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for awhile in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations...
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Stars
Explore stars and constellations without having to leave Earth. Listen to and become a part of constellation stories and create your own. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, adults free. Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to program date More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/trail-trekkers/ Register
Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for awhile in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations...
Tiny Toes Holiday Themed Yoga Class
Join Stacey Tagoni, RYT 500, RCYT for a fun snowy, Santa themed yoga practice! Children will explore ways to connect, breathe, move, focus and relax! We'll connect to the senses while practicing a holiday themed class and end with a milk and cookie snack! For specific treats, it may be best to bring your own....
Night Owl (Cadettes Workshops)
Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesLearn about and meet a nocturnal animal. Explore the Nature Center trails at night with all of your senses. Examine the night sky and constellation stories. This completes most of the Night Owl badge, except for step #3. Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per group), $5 per adult Registration deadline: 2...
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Stars
Explore stars and constellations without having to leave Earth. Listen to and become a part of constellation stories and create your own. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, adults free. Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to program date More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/trail-trekkers/ Register
Cub Scout Lions: Mountain Lion
Find out what you can do to prepare and stay safe while hiking and exploring outside and then put your new skills to use! Hike and explore the Nature Center trails with a naturalist. Don’t forget to pack your curiosity and sense of adventure. Be prepared for an afternoon of fun! Fees: $10 per scout,...
Weave a Willow Tower Trellis
A willow tower is a beautiful addition to your garden. Use it to trellis pole beans or clematis, or leave it plain for architectural interest.Participants will weave a tower that has an approximately 27 inch radius and can be 5 to 7 feet tall. Participants must be able to crawl on the floor, get up...