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Full Moon Hike
Lace up your snow boots 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. Night hikers will explore some of […]
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Watercoloring: American Goldfinch
Let’s paint our state bird! 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 palette, brush, coldpress […]
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ONLINE Backyard Chickens
Learn the basic information needed to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during this online class. Following class, registered participants will receive a certificate of completion through the mail, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. The purchaser must be logged in and present to […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time outside enjoying this beautiful season. For preschoolers with an adult. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline: […]
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Market Basket
Create a handled rib style basket sturdy enough to take to the market for all those good veggies! With teacher Mary Kopecky, participants will learn a rib style backset using cultivated basket willow grown at the Etzel Sugar Grove farm. Adults only, please. Please bring small, very sharp hand pruners, lunch, snacks, and beverage. Fee: […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders
Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time outside enjoying this beautiful season. For preschoolers with an adult. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline: […]
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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 Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. […]
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