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  • March 2026

  • Sun 22
    March 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!

    Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a […]

  • Mon 23
    March 23, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Mini Explorer Hiking Club

    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! […]

  • Tue 24
    March 24, 2026 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    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. […]

  • Sat 28
    Maple Syrup Festival
    March 28, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Maple Syrup Festival

    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 […]

  • Sun 29
    Maple Syrup Festival
    March 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Maple Syrup Festival

    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 […]

  • Mon 30
    March 30, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Inservice Camp: Maple Syrupin’ Then and Now

    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). […]

  • April 2026

  • Wed 8
    April 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration

    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 […]

  • Sat 11
    April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration

    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 […]

  • Sat 11
    April 11, 2026 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Girl Scout Daisies: Nature Senses and Art

    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 […]

  • Tue 14
    April 14, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Creekside Forest School Open House

    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 […]

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