Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during class. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. ​This class is geared towards adults. Please note: If your registration contains multiple participants, a certificate...

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Whether you're an old pro at camps or brand new, come join us for some of our favorite Nature Center camp activities. From creek stomping to getting an up-close look at the plants and animals that live here, explore the...

Join us at Indian Creek Nature Center anytime on National Trails Day for a self-guided scavenger hunt across 5 miles of trails! Explore at your own pace, uncover hidden treasures, and engage in eco-friendly challenges inspired by this year’s theme, "Any Trail, Anywhere – Leave It Better," encouraging all of us to protect and enhance...

During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages....

Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Encounters...

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, mud, shaving cream, and more will be set up for your little ones to get messy. Child-led, open-ended play encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps children experience new textures and practice social skills. And the best part? The clean up will be taken...

See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive...

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

The Amazing Space building is closed for Juneteenth.

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...

Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person. No registration needed. From 1-2PM, Raptology...

After meeting Indian Creek Nature Center's live animals, join Raptology as they show a couple of their non-releasable raptors up close. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how we can all work to improve the environment to keep them safe and healthy. Following this event, enjoy visiting the Iowa City Children's Museum at the...

Robots can be playful! Children will program our Finch robots to tackle challenges, introducing basic computer programming concepts. All ages are welcome to this program, there will be fun for everyone! FREE, no registration required. Before this event, visit Raptology and their live raptors from 1-2PM (free) and meet our live nature center animals anytime...

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who...

Gather the family and come on out to the Nature Center on a warm, summer evening, where we will learn about the beauty and the importance of fireflies. We will be doing a catch-and-release of fireflies to observe them up close. Towards the end of the night, we will play a game where we will...

Let’s paint some delicious strawberries! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb...

See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive...

During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages....

Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be...

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY! Camp Description: Nature offers us a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore together. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, get wet and muddy, and more! Wherever our adventures take us this week, we’ll be...

The Amazing Space building is closed for Independence Day.