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  • April 2026

  • Sun 12

    Watercoloring: Apple Blossoms!

    April 12 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Let’s paint some apple blossoms! 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 […]

  • Tue 14

    Creekside Forest School Open House

    April 14 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    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 […]

  • Tue 14

    Fresh Air After School

    April 14 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    The Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate […]

  • Fri 17

    Inservice Camp: Mystery Moments (WAITLIST ONLY)

    April 17 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Mystery Moments" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will discover some unusual happenings at Indian Creek […]

  • Sat 18

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    April 18 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, […]

  • Sun 19

    Willow Bases and Beyond – Part 2 (WAITLIST ONLY)

    April 19 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Create beautiful and useful willow art in this Two-Part Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketmaking! April 19 – Part 2: Weaving the sides, rim, and handles: Using a base from […]

  • Mon 20

    Inservice Camp: Spring Travelers

    April 20 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Spring Travelers" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will meet some of Iowa's spring travelers!! We […]

  • Mon 20

    Mini Explorer Hiking Club

    April 20 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    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 21

    Fresh Air After School

    April 21 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    The Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate […]

  • Sat 25

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    April 25 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, […]

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