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Winter Break Camp: Feathers and Fur
Winter Break Camp: Feathers and Fur
Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all Kindergarteners through 3rd graders, and we will cover different topics and activities for each day so come for one or multiple days! (Monday's topic is...
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Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun
Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun
Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all Kindergarteners through 3rd graders, and we will cover different topics and activities for each day so come for one or multiple days! (Monday's topic is...
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Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #1
Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #1
Children ages 6-9 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 of the ten scheduled classes begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class...
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
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...
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
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...
Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats
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 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...
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Creekside Forest School Open House
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
Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #2
Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #2
Children ages 6-9 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 of the ten scheduled classes begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class...
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Cub Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks
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 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...
Cub Scout Wolf: Finding Your Way
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 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
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Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #3
Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #3
Children ages 6-9 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 of the ten scheduled classes begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class...
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Backcountry Film Fest at Big Grove Brewery
Backcountry Film Fest at Big Grove Brewery
Spend an evening at Big Grove Brewery's Iowa City Taproom as we host the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, a compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through winter adventures. Expect to be inspired to get outdoors! Win raffle prizes, grab a beer and popcorn and watch short films that feature outdoor sports...
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Backcountry Film Fest at Indian Creek Nature Center
Backcountry Film Fest at Indian Creek Nature Center
Spend an evening at the Nature Center as we host the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, a compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through winter adventures. Expect to be inspired to get outdoors! Win raffle prizes, grab a beer and popcorn and watch short films that feature outdoor sports in beautiful places...
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Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #4
Tiny Toes Yoga Series Class #4
Children ages 6-9 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 of the ten scheduled classes begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class...
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Cub Scout Bears: Bear Habitat
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. 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),...