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  • April 2024

  • Tue 9

    Linn County Master Gardener VIRTUAL Series- Creative Puddlers for Pollinators – Lyn Tormey LCMG

    April 9, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Adding a safe place for butterflies in your garden through creating a pollinator puddler will help them thrive during the warm seasons. Pollinators need minerals and with these easy steps you are invited to build your own little watering station haven. A recording of the class will be sent to each participant the day after […]

  • Wed 10

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration

    April 10, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the spring time!For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Cost: Preschooler $5 (ages 3-5); Siblings (ages 0-2) and Adults are free. More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/trail-trekkers/ Pre-registration is required for this […]

  • Wed 10

    Fresh Air Academy – April Session (5/12)

    April 10, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Wed 10

    Fresh Air After School (April session)

    April 10, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Thu 11

    Fresh Air Academy – April Session (6/12)

    April 11, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Thu 11

    Fresh Air After School (April session)

    April 11, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Sat 13

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration

    April 13, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the spring time!For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Cost: Preschooler $5 (ages 3-5); Siblings (ages 0-2) and Adults are free. More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/trail-trekkers/ Pre-registration is required for this […]

  • Sat 13

    Nature Senses and Art (Daisies Workshop)

    April 13, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out some interesting smells, and feel the different textures found around the Nature Center. We’ll have a snack to explore our taste buds and make nature inspired art creations. Activities from this workshop may be applied […]

  • Sun 14

    Daffodils Watercolor Class

    April 14, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Let’s paint daffodils, one of the first blooms of spring! This is a beginner level painting class led by local artist Barb Thompson. Participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent […]

  • Sun 14

    Daffodils Watercolor Class

    April 14, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Let’s paint daffodils, one of the first blooms of spring! This is a beginner level painting class led by local artist Barb Thompson. Participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent […]

  • Mon 15

    Fresh Air Academy – April Session (7/12)

    April 15, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Tue 16

    Fresh Air After School (April session)

    April 16, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Tue 16

    Linn County Master Gardener VIRTUAL Series- Micro Prairies Kari T Pohl LCMG

    April 16, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    93% of land in Iowa is dedicated solely to crops making it one of the most altered landscapes on earth. Learn how to create your own native sanctuary in whatever space you have available and do your part to give back to the pollinators. A recording of the class will be sent to each participant […]

  • Wed 17

    Fresh Air Academy – April Session (8/12)

    April 17, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Wed 17

    Fresh Air After School (April session)

    April 17, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

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