Do you know that trees tell stories? Come learn the secrets of trees. Become the parts of a tree and discover the great things trees do for us. Search for leaf shapes, feel bark textures, smell a tree, and explore forest habitats at the Nature Center. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. […]
Join Education Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families and community members are invited to attend. Children welcome. A portion of the tour will be outdoors. Register
Play animal games and explore different animal habitats found at the Nature Center. Search for clues animals leave behind and make your own animal nest or home. Meet animals up close and make a bird feeder to share with the wild animals in your backyard. This workshop will take you on part of the 5 […]
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 […]
Join Education Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families and community members are invited to attend. Children welcome. A portion of the tour will be outdoors.
Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter! We’ll play animal games to see how well you can hibernate, and see who we can find still active outside. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages […]
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter!We’ll play animal games to see how well you can hibernate, and see who we can find still active outside.For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor […]
Lions, Tigers & Wolves: Hit the trails to hike and explore the habitats at the Nature Center and search for some of the wild plants and animals that make their homes here. Learn about how to prepare for outdoor adventures. Meet live animals up close. Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per […]
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Creature Feature" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about some of the snakes that live in Iowa! We will learn about their coloring and patterns, how they protect themselves, where they can be found, and what they eat. […]
Shine some light into nocturnal happenings. Who stays awake at night and sleeps during the day? Play games, listen to stories and explore the creatures of the nighttime. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline: 24 […]
Shine some light into nocturnal happenings. Who stays awake at night and sleeps during the day? Play games, listen to stories and explore the creatures of the nighttime. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline: 24 […]