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  • January 2026

  • Fri 30
    January 30 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl

    Learn 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 […]

  • February 2026

  • Sat 7
    February 7 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Nature Themed Trivia Night

    Calling all nature enthusiasts and trivia buffs! Join us for an exciting evening of nature-themed trivia! Whether you're a solo adventurer or part of a team, this event is perfect […]

  • Tue 17
    February 17 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Creekside Forest School Open House

    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 […]

  • Sat 21
    February 21 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Meet Our Animals

    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 […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 8
    March 8 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Meet Our Animals

    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 […]

  • Sat 21
    March 21 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    The Art of Seeing: Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshop, A Full-Day Field and Classroom Workshop

    This full-day workshop explores the craft of nature and wildlife photography from macro to landscapes to wildlife behavior. Participants will learn how to see compositions more clearly, understand what makes […]

  • Mon 23
    March 23 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Mini Explorer Hiking Club

    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! […]

  • April 2026

  • Tue 14
    April 14 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Creekside Forest School Open House

    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 […]

  • May 2026

  • Sat 9
    May 9 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Cub Scouts Habitat Explorations

    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 […]

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ICNC’s mission is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.

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MARCH – OCTOBER 

Open Daily 10am – 4pm

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Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm

Our grounds and trails are open 365 days a year from 
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