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  • October 2024

  • Sun 27
    October 27, 2024 @ 8:00 AM

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, […]

  • November 2024

  • Sat 9
    November 9, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Girl Scout Daisies: Animal Explorations

    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 […]

  • Sat 9
    November 9, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats

    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 […]

  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Creekside Forest School Open House

    Join Director of Education, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend. Register

  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop

    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 […]

  • Wed 13
    November 13, 2024 @ 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 […]

  • Fri 15
    November 15, 2024 @ 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 […]

  • Fri 15
    November 15, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Full Moon Hike

    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 […]

  • Sat 16
    November 16, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Bird Banding at Amazing Space

    Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein at Amazing Space for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds […]

  • Sat 16
    November 16, 2024 @ 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 […]

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