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Barn to Farm Bike Ride
Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesBike-riding nature lovers are invited to join us in our inaugural Barn to Farm Bike Ride. This is a self-contained, self-paced bike ride that will leave from the original ICNC Barn headquarters (6665 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids) at 8:00 am and travel to Etzel Sugar Grove Farm (3706 St. Peters Rd, Marion). The route […]
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Bird Banding at the Barn
Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) 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 […]
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Inservice Camp: Incredible Insects
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Incredible Insects" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Join us to learn about the fascinating insects of Iowa! Where do insects live? What do they eat? How do they see? Why are insects important? We will answer these questions together as we […]
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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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Bird Banding at the Barn
Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the […]
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Watercolor Workshop: Fall Leaves
Let’s paint some fall maple and ginkgo leaves! 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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Watercolor Workshop: Fall Leaves
Let’s paint some fall maple and ginkgo leaves! 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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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 […]
