-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom without 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 Camp Description: We’ll have […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom without 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 Camp Description: We’ll have […]
-This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5.-Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom without 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 Camp Description: We’ll have […]
-Campers must have completed the grade listed-All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: We’ll explore the worlds and features of a variety of creatures large and small, real and imagined. We’ll discover the adaptations different creatures use to survive as we visit the different places they live and inhabit and meet them up close. […]
-Campers must have completed the grade listed-All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Meet some of the educational critters that live at the Nature Center while you learn and help out with taking care of them. We’ll also spend time outside hiking and exploring. Get ready for some hands on fun! For more information, […]
-Campers must have completed the grade listed-All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Whether you're an old pro at camps or brand new, come join us for some of our favorite Nature Center camp activities. From creek stomping to getting an up-close look at the plants and animals that live here, explore the outdoors […]
Celebrate the beauty of nature in the prairie around the Nature Center with samples from local craft beverage producers, wood-fired pizza, and live music. Immerse yourself in the summer prairie ambiance, taking a leisurely evening stroll while tasting samples of the best beers, wines, ciders, kombucha and more crafted in Eastern Iowa. Tickets: $50* *Members […]
Pump up your bicycle tires and meet us at the Barn for a recreational bike ride to visit ICNC’s organic farm. The 2nd Annual Barn to Farm Bike Ride will feature a 36-mile round-trip bike ride from ICNC’s original Barn headquarters to Etzel Sugar Grove Farm. At the farm, riders will be treated to live […]
BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, oobleck, 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 […]
Nurture your mind, body, and spirit at one of the Nature Center’s longest-running events — Women in Nature. This day-long gathering invites participants to slow down, connect, and be inspired by the natural world and one another. Enjoy talks from women sharing nature-rooted stories and insights. Wander the trails on guided hikes, engage in hands-on […]