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  • May 2024

  • Tue 7

    CFS Open House

    May 7, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Join Interim Creekside Forest School Director, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend. Attendees will learn about the core beliefs of Creekside Forest School, our approach to teaching and learning, what a typical school day looks like, and discuss logistics […]

  • Tue 7

    Fresh Air After School (May session)

    May 7, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School 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 themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Tue 7

    IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop

    May 7, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during class. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. ​This class is geared towards adults. Please note: If your registration contains multiple participants, a certificate […]

  • Wed 8

    Preschool Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring

    May 8, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    As the weather warms up, so does the frog chorus! Listen for frogs at the wetlands. Learn about the frog life cycle and special frog features, sing frog songs, and go on a frog watching hike.For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Cost: Preschooler $5 (ages 3-5); Siblings (ages 0-2) and Adults are free. […]

  • Wed 8

    Fresh Air Academy – May Session (5/12)

    May 8, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Wed 8

    Fresh Air After School (May session)

    May 8, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School 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 themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Thu 9

    Fresh Air Academy – May Session (6/12)

    May 9, 2024 @ 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children […]

  • Thu 9

    Fresh Air After School (May session)

    May 9, 2024 @ 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM

    Fresh Air After School 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 themes, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will spend ample time outdoors exploring and learning at […]

  • Fri 10

    Blue Bridge Opening Ceremony

    May 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Hosted by Linn County and Indian Creek Nature Center After spending nearly 150 years carrying passengers over Indian Creek, the historic "Blue Bridge" is officially starting its second life on Indian Creek Nature Center's trail system and we would love for you to celebrate with us. No registration is required but an RSVP is welcome. […]

  • Sat 11

    Messy Play

    May 11, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    BinSpire Messy Play is inviting families to come and play. Paint, water, mud, shaving cream, and more will be set up for your little ones to get messy. Child-led, open-ended play encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps children experience new textures and practice social skills. And the best part? The clean up will be taken […]

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