Events

The Amazing Space building is closed for Juneteenth.

Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for […]

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. No pre-registration needed. From 1-2PM, Raptology […]

After meeting Indian Creek Nature Center's live animals, join Raptology as they show a couple of their non-releasable raptors up close. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how we can all work to improve the environment to keep them safe and healthy. Following this event, enjoy visiting the Iowa City Children's Museum at the […]

Robots can be playful! Children will program our Finch robots to tackle challenges, introducing basic computer programming concepts. All ages are welcome to this program, there will be fun for everyone! FREE, no registration required. Before this event, visit Raptology and their live raptors from 1-2PM (free) and meet our live nature center animals anytime […]

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who […]

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who […]

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who […]

Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: June 23 thru June 25th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 67 from 8:30am to pick up June 27 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who […]

Let’s paint some delicious strawberries! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb […]

See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive […]

During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages. […]

Let’s paint some delicious strawberries! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb […]