Events
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Bird Banding at the Barn
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, and release birds from the Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about […]
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Indian Creek Clean Up
Champions of Nature of all ages are invited to join this annual volunteer project walking Indian Creek and removing trash to keep the waterway clean, healthy and beautiful for everyone. Sign Up to Volunteer Learn More
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Busy Buzzing Bees
Honey is a sweet treat that the bees work all summer to make. Get to know the drone, worker, and queen bee. How do bees find nectar? How do they communicate with each other? Play a buzzing bee game. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Meet at the Penningroth Barn Fees: $5 […]
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Messy Play
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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Meeting Live Raptors
Join Raptology as they show a couple of their non-releasable raptors up close. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how we can all work to improve the environment to keep them safe and healthy. Raptology will be set up in the yard outside the Amazing Space building. In the case of inclement weather, this […]
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Hike it Baby!
Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for […]
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Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, will need to be […]
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Girl Scout Brownies: Bugs
Insects are everywhere and an important part of our world. Become an amateur entomologist and learn all about bugs. Observe bugs in nature and learn the usefulness of many insects. Capture bugs in our prairie and learn about their role in nature. This completes most of the Bug badge. Meet at the Penningroth Barn. Fees: […]
