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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 […]

  • Mon 5

    Building Closed

    January 5 @ 12:00 AM
  • Tue 6

    ONLINE Backyard Chickens

    January 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    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, […]

  • Wed 7

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

    January 7 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Sat 10

    Market Basket

    January 10 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Sat 10

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

    January 10 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Mon 12

    Building Closed

    January 12 @ 12:00 AM
  • Fri 16

    Inservice Camp: Winter Explorers (SOLD OUT)

    January 16 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Sat 17

    Cub Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks

    January 17 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    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 […]

  • Sat 17

    Cub Scout Wolf: Finding Your Way

    January 17 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    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 […]

  • Mon 19

    Building Closed

    January 19 @ 12:00 AM
  • Mon 26

    Building Closed

    January 26 @ 12:00 AM
  • Tue 27

    Nature Center Book Club

    January 27 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    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 […]

  • Fri 30

    Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl

    January 30 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Fri 30
    Backcountry Film Festival

    Backcountry Film Festival (Big Grove Brewery)

    January 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    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 […]

  • Sat 31
    Backcountry Film Festival

    Backcountry Film Festival (Indian Creek Nature Center)

    January 31 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    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. […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1

    Watercoloring: Iowa’s Wild Rose

    February 1 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Let’s paint Iowa’s State Flower - the Wild Rose! This is a beginner-level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you […]

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