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  • December 2025

  • Tue 2

    Project FeederWatch

    December 2, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Wed 3

    Project FeederWatch

    December 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Wed 3

    Full Moon Hike

    December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Sat 6
    handmade evergreen decor

    Nature’s Noel

    December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Nature's Noel December 6, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ‘Tis the season for handcrafted holiday decor, unique gifts and homemade baked goods when Nature’s Noel arrives the first Saturday in […]

  • Mon 8

    Building Closed

    December 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • Tue 9

    Project FeederWatch

    December 9, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Wed 10

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors

    December 10, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Shine some light into nocturnal happenings. Who stays awake at night and sleeps during the day? Play games, listen to stories and explore the creatures of the nighttime. For preschoolers […]

  • Wed 10

    Project FeederWatch

    December 10, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Sat 13

    Willow Garden Tower

    December 13, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Participants will create a 5-7 foot tall tower with woven sides and twining spirals that join at the top. Put your tower to work in your summer garden as a […]

  • Sat 13

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors

    December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Shine some light into nocturnal happenings. Who stays awake at night and sleeps during the day? Play games, listen to stories and explore the creatures of the nighttime. For preschoolers […]

  • Mon 15

    Building Closed

    December 15, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • Tue 16

    Project FeederWatch

    December 16, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Wed 17

    Project FeederWatch

    December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for a while in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature […]

  • Sat 20

    Bird Banding at Amazing Space

    December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Mon 22

    Building Closed

    December 22, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

    The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.

  • Tue 23

    Building Closed

    December 23, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

    The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.

  • Wed 24

    Building Closed

    December 24, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • Thu 25

    Building Closed

    December 25, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • Fri 26

    Building Closed

    December 26, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

    The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.

  • Mon 29

    Building Closed

    December 29, 2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • Mon 29

    Winter Break Camp: Animals in Winter (WAITLIST ONLY)

    December 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all […]

  • Tue 30

    Winter Break Camp: Outer Space (WAITLIST ONLY)

    December 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all […]

  • Wed 31

    Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun (WAITLIST ONLY)

    December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Description: Explore the Nature Center in winter with hands-on activities, games and experiments both inside Amazing Space and outside on the trails and grounds. Day camps are open to all […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1

    Building Closed

    January 1 @ 12:00 AM
  • Fri 2

    Full Moon Hike

    January 2 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Sun 4

    Watercoloring: American Goldfinch (SOLD OUT)

    January 4 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    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 […]

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