Events
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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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 […]
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Nature’s Noel
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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Willow Garden Tower
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 […]
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Nocturnal Neighbors
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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Project FeederWatch
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 […]
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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 […]
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Building Closed
The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.
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Building Closed
The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.
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Building Closed
The Amazing Space building and the Creekside Shop are closed.
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Winter Break Camp: Animals in Winter (WAITLIST ONLY)
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 […]
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Winter Break Camp: Outer Space (WAITLIST ONLY)
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 […]
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Winter Break Camp: Winter Fun (WAITLIST ONLY)
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 […]
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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 […]
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Watercoloring: American Goldfinch (SOLD OUT)
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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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Inservice Camp: Winter Explorers (SOLD OUT)
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Winter Explorers" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will explore how winter ushers in changes for […]
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Cub Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks
Have you ever wanted to know more about rocks? Come to the Nature Center to find out why geology is important to you! We’ll identify rocks, test minerals and learn […]
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Cub Scout Wolf: Finding Your Way
Learn how to navigate with maps and compasses. Create your own map, and then practice your map and compass navigation skills out on the trails! Fees: $10 per scout, Scout […]
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Nature Center Book Club
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 […]
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Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl
Learn about and meet a nocturnal animal. Explore the Nature Center trails at night with all of your senses. Examine the night sky and constellation stories. This completes most of […]
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Backcountry Film Festival (Big Grove Brewery)
Spend an evening at Big Grove Brewery’s Iowa City Taproom as we host the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, a compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through […]
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Backcountry Film Festival (Indian Creek Nature Center)
Spend an evening at Indian Creek Nature Center as we host the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, a compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through winter adventures. […]
