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  • March 2024

  • Sun 17

    It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time

    March 17, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup. Programs are 60 minutes long. […]

  • Sun 17

    It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time

    March 17, 2024 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup. Programs are 60 minutes long. […]

  • Sun 17

    St. Patrick’s Day Watercolor Class

    March 17, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Let’s celebrate St. Patrick's Day! This horseshoe shaped wreath features clovers and branches. This is a beginner level painting class and 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 Watercolors sample […]

  • Mon 18

    Tiny Toes Yoga Series (10/11)

    March 18, 2024 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Children ages 5-8 years old are welcome to attend this fun series as we move, stretch, breath, focus, and relax while building both physical and mental health skills. Each class begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class at the end of […]

  • Tue 19

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 19, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • Tue 19

    Micro Prairie Gardening Linda Hinzman LCMG

    March 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Linn County Master Gardner Virtual Series You can have an impact on pollinators by creating a micro-prairie in your small yard and incorporating native plants in your existing gardens. Learn how to get started, learn plant recommendations, and more. Join us for this zoom presentation! Price: $5 per Member; $10 per Non-Member *Members must be […]

  • Wed 20

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 20, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • Thu 21

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 21, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • Sat 23

    Maple Syrup Festival

    March 23, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Help us celebrate the 41st anniversary of our signature event! Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar House, and a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast […]

  • Sun 24

    Maple Syrup Festival

    March 24, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Help us celebrate the 41st anniversary of our signature event! Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar House, and a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast […]

  • Mon 25

    Tiny Toes Yoga Series (11/11)

    March 25, 2024 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    Children ages 5-8 years old are welcome to attend this fun series as we move, stretch, breath, focus, and relax while building both physical and mental health skills. Each class begins with a positive theme, followed by postures and techniques to practice that will lead to a 45 minute yoga class at the end of […]

  • Tue 26

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 26, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • Tue 26

    ONLINE Backyard Chickens Workshop

    March 26, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. Members, sign in to receive your member discount on this program registration. Pre-registration is required for this program.  […]

  • Wed 27

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 27, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • Thu 28

    Fresh Air Academy After School

    March 28, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air Academy 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 to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring […]

  • April 2024

  • Mon 1

    Fresh Air Academy – April Session (1/12)

    April 1, 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 2

    CFS Open House

    April 2, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Join Interim Creekside Forest School Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend. Attendees will learn about the core beliefs of Creekside Forest School, our approach to teaching and learning, what a typical school day looks like, and discuss logistics […]

  • Tue 2

    Fresh Air After School (April session)

    April 2, 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 2

    Linn County Master Gardener VIRTUAL Series- Treasuring Historic Bearded lris- Wanda Lunn LCMG

    April 2, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Explore the rainbow of colors and shapes of these classic beauties that have been grown for their beauty for centuries. Easy to grow and strong bloomers in your Iowa garden. A recording of the class will be sent to each participant the day after the event. Fee: $5 Members $10 Nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Register

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