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  • June 2025

  • Fri 6
    June 6 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Evening “Campout!” Creek Camp (2nd and 3rd Grades)

    Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner is provided Camp Description: Join us for a “campout” at the nature center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves with some […]

  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    National Trails Day Scavenger Hunt

    Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us at Indian Creek Nature Center anytime on National Trails Day for a self-guided scavenger hunt across 5 miles of trails! Explore at your own pace, uncover hidden treasures, and engage in eco-friendly challenges inspired by this year’s theme, "Any Trail, Anywhere – Leave It Better," encouraging all of us to protect and enhance […]

  • Sun 8
    June 8 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Family Nature Experience

    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. […]

  • Mon 9
    June 9 @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    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 […]

  • Tue 10
    June 10 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – WAITLIST ONLY

    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 Forest School All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp […]

  • Tue 10
    June 10 @ 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 11
    June 11 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – WAITLIST ONLY

    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 Forest School All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp […]

  • Thu 12
    June 12 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Animal Explorers Preschool Camp – WAITLIST ONLY

    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 Forest School All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp […]

  • Fri 13
    June 13 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Evening “Campout!” Creek Camp (K and 1st Grades) – WAITLIST ONLY

    Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner is provided WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Join us for a “campout” at the nature center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves […]

  • Sat 14
    June 14 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Messy Play

    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 […]

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