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Inservice Camp: Creature Feature; Snakes of Iowa
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Creature Feature" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about some of the snakes that live in Iowa! We will learn about their coloring and patterns, how they protect themselves, where they can be found, and what they eat. […]
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Full Moon Hike
Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Encounters […]
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Backyard Chickens Workshop (In-Person)
Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during class. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. This class is geared towards adults. One certificate per household needed (a spouse can attend with […]
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Girl Scout Daisies: Animal Explorations
Play animal games and explore different animal habitats found at the Nature Center. Search for clues animals leave behind and make your own animal nest or home. Meet animals up close and make a bird feeder to share with the wild animals in your backyard. This workshop will take you on part of the 5 […]
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Weaving Willow Orbs
Participants will learn about weaving decorative orbs using random weaving techniques alongside Mary Kopecky. Participants will weave their own willow orb to hang in their home or outdoors. Wrap it with tiny lights for a festive look. This class is for all skill levels. Participants should have good hand, finger, wrist, and arm strength. Adults […]
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Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats
Who lives in your wild backyard? Discover several animal habitats at the Nature Center. Explore animal homes and create your own bird feeder to help the birds. Investigate endangered prairie habitats. How can we help protect them? Discover who lives in your own backyard habitat. This completes most of the Animal Habitats badge. Fees: $10 […]
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Creekside Forest School Open House
Join Education Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families and community members are invited to attend. Children welcome. A portion of the tour will be outdoors.
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Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter
Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter! We’ll play animal games to see how well you can hibernate, and see who we can find still active outside. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages […]
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Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter!We’ll play animal games to see how well you can hibernate, and see who we can find still active outside.For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor […]
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Cub Scouts Habitat Explorations
Lions, Tigers & Wolves: Hit the trails to hike and explore the habitats at the Nature Center and search for some of the wild plants and animals that make their homes here. Learn about how to prepare for outdoor adventures. Meet live animals up close. Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per […]
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Watercolor Workshop: Feathers
Watercolor Workshop: Feathers Let’s paint a variety of feathers! 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 and be ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: […]
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Watercolor Workshop: Feathers
Watercolor Workshop: Feathers Let’s paint a variety of feathers! 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 and be ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor […]
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Inservice Camp: Creature Feature; Snakes of Iowa
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Creature Feature" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about some of the snakes that live in Iowa! We will learn about their coloring and patterns, how they protect themselves, where they can be found, and what they eat. […]
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Hike it Baby!
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird […]
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Project FeederWatch
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird […]
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Suet Birdfeeder for Woodpeckers
Learn simple basket weaving techniques as you create a cylindrical feeder with a hoop handle. Hang your feeder outside and fill with suet balls for the woodpeckers and other suet-loving birds. After weaving, you will learn to make our own suet cakes so you can keep it filled all winter long. Take home what you […]
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Bird Banding at Amazing Space
Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein at Amazing Space for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from the Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of […]
