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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. […]
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Lace up your walking shoes 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. Night hikers will explore some of […] |
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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. The purchaser must be present at the class to receive […]
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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 […] |
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Learn wilderness first aid in this 2-day class, perfect for those who work outdoors, travel or vacation in the outdoors, and those interested in building upon their first aid training. Meet your instructor: Mike Anderson is a certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor and CPR Instructor with 14 years of experience working with various outdoor groups […] |
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Learn wilderness first aid in this 2-day class, perfect for those who work outdoors, travel or vacation in the outdoors, and those interested in building upon their first aid training. Meet your instructor: Mike Anderson is a certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor and CPR Instructor with 14 years of experience working with various outdoor groups […] |
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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 […] |
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Gather the family and come on out to the Nature Center, where you will start the evening learning about these amazing insects and making a firefly craft. Enjoy a campfire and marshmallow roast, play a game to learn to “talk” like fireflies before the fun catch and release finale. $10/child; $5/adult. Pre-registration is required and […] |
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Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Mini Explorer Hiking Club (formerly Hike It Baby) for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not […] |
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Start off the afternoon by joining Raptology as they show and tell visitors a couple of non-releasable raptors. Learn more about these amazing creatures and the lessons that can be learned from each one. This is a come-and-go event with no formal program, no cost, and no registration required. Raptology will be set up in […]
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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, registration is optional.
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Robots can be playful! Children will program Finch robots to tackle challenges, introducing basic computer programming concepts. All ages are welcome to this program. There will be fun for everyone! Come earlier to enjoy live raptors from 12:00 - 1:00 PM (free) and to Meet Our Animals from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ($2/person) No registration […] |
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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 […] |
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In this willow weaving class, participants will start with an approximately 12-inch diameter wooden base that has been drilled with holes for the uprights. You will learn to insert and turn down the uprights, and then you will learn a technique called upsetting to get the uprights in the correct position for side weaving. You […] |
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The Nature Center book club invites you to join us at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We, of course, enjoy nature themed books and engaging discussions. On June 23rd the book will be All We Can Save-Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis edited by Ayana Johnson and Katherine Wilkinson. […]
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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 […] |
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Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Mini Explorer Hiking Club (formerly Hike It Baby) for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not […] |
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Let’s paint a Painted Turtle - just like our friends Squiggles, Squirt, and Squish swimming in the lobby! 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 and be ready to […]
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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. […] |
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Lace up your walking shoes 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. Night hikers will explore some of […] |
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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 […] |
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