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 […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance -Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School -All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: We’ll have […]
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 […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance -Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School -All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: We’ll have […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance -Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School -All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: We’ll have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance -Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School -All sessions are drop off only -Dinner is provided Camp […]
BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, oobleck, shaving cream, and more will be set up for your little ones to get messy. Child-led, open-ended play encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps children experience new textures and practice social skills. And the best part? The clean up will be taken […]