Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Mini Explorer Hiking Club (formerly Hike It Baby) for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not […]
The Nature Center book club invites you to join us at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We, of course, enjoy nature themed books and engaging discussions. On March 24th the book will be Eager Beaver: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb. Free. Registration recommended.
Enjoy a taste of real, fresh, handcrafted maple syrup at Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature event, the Maple Syrup Festival on March 28 & 29. Come for the pancake breakfast and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar […]
Enjoy a taste of real, fresh, handcrafted maple syrup at Indian Creek Nature Center’s signature event, the Maple Syrup Festival on March 28 & 29. Come for the pancake breakfast and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar […]
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Maple Syrupin' Then and Now" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC's Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd SE). Students will learn about maple syrup harvesting, past and present. We will show how to harvest maple sap together and learn how it is "cooked […]
Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the springtime! For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline:24 hours prior to program […]
Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the springtime! For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline:24 hours prior to program […]
Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out some interesting smells, and feel the different textures found around the Nature Center. We’ll have a snack to explore our taste buds and make nature-inspired art creations. Activities from this workshop may be applied towards […]
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.
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Mystery Moments" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will discover some unusual happenings at Indian Creek Nature Center. Through teamwork and detective skills, students will uncover clues that help explain several mysterious (but not scary) events. Please send a sack lunch […]