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  • June 2024

  • Thu 27

    Outdoor Adventures Creek Camp (6th thru 8th Grades)

    June 27, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - June 28, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

    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 24 thru June 26th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout June 27 from 8:30am to pick up June 28 at 8:30am Camp Description: Are you an adventurous spirit who […]

  • Sun 30

    Family Nature Experience

    June 30, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    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. […]

  • July 2024

  • Mon 1

    Incredible Insects Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

    July 1, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. 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 […]

  • Tue 2

    Digging Up Dinos Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

    July 2, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. 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 […]

  • Tue 2

    Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    July 2, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    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 […]

  • Wed 3

    Wild About Water Preschool Camp – SOLD OUT!

    July 3, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    SOLD OUT! All new registrations will be added to the waitlist. 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 […]

  • Thu 4

    Building Closed

    July 4, 2024 @ 12:00 AM
  • Sat 6

    Messy Play

    July 6, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, mud, 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 […]

  • Sat 6

    Meet Our Animals

    July 6, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    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. Register

  • Sun 7

    Monarch Watercolor Class

    July 7, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Let’s paint a monarch! Choose your own flower color and make this project your own. 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 […]

  • Sun 7

    Monarch Watercolor Class

    July 7, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Let’s paint a monarch! Choose your own flower color and make this project your own. 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 […]

  • Mon 8

    Rocking Out! Creek Camp (4th and 5th Grades)

    July 8, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    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: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a […]

  • Mon 8

    Monarch Caterpillar Adoption Registration

    July 8, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - July 12, 2024 @ 12:00 PM

    Monarch Fest Caterpillar Adoption Registration There are some important things to note BEFORE you take home a hungry caterpillar-please read the following carefully prior to registration. 1) Limit of one (1) caterpillar adoption per family household 2) You MUST have your own milkweed source to feed your hungry caterpillar, or it will not survivie!* *(ICNC […]

  • Mon 8

    Hike it Baby!

    July 8, 2024 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    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 […]

  • Tue 9

    Rocking Out! Creek Camp (4th and 5th Grades)

    July 9, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    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: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a […]

  • Tue 9

    Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    July 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    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 […]

  • Wed 10

    Rocking Out! Creek Camp (4th and 5th Grades)

    July 10, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - July 11, 2024 @ 8:30 AM

    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: July 8 and 9 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 10 from 8:30am to pick up July 11 at 8:30am Camp Description: Do you like collecting rocks? Become a […]

  • Sat 13

    Monarch Fest

    July 13, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Celebrate Monarch Butterflies and their importance to our natural world! Enjoy crafts and hands-on educational activities including monarch releases and caterpillar adoptions (one per family) while supplies last.* must register for your caterpillar BEFORE the event). Local monarch experts will talk about conservation issues and planting pollinator-friendly landscapes. Free. *Must register for your caterpillar BEFORE […]

  • Tue 16

    Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    July 16, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    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 […]

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