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  • November 2025

  • Wed 12

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter

    November 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Sat 15

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter

    November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Sat 15

    Cub Scouts Habitat Explorations

    November 15, 2025 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    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 […]

  • Mon 17

    Inservice Camp: Creature Feature; Snakes of Iowa

    November 17, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    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. […]

  • December 2025

  • Wed 10

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors

    December 10, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Sat 13

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors

    December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • January 2026

  • Fri 30

    Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl

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

    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 the Night Owl badge, except for step #3. Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per group), $5 per adult Registration deadline: 2 […]

  • February 2026

  • Sat 7

    Nature Themed Trivia Night

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

    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 for testing your knowledge of the great outdoors, wildlife, ecosystems, and everything in between. How it Works: •Come alone and join a team, or bring […]

  • Tue 17

    Creekside Forest School Open House

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

    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.

  • Sat 21

    Meet Our Animals

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

    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.

  • March 2026

  • Sun 8

    Meet Our Animals

    March 8 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    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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