Do you know that trees tell stories? Come learn the secrets of trees. Become the parts of a tree and discover the great things trees do for us. Search for leaf shapes, feel bark textures, smell a tree, and explore forest habitats at the Nature Center. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. […]
Do you know that trees tell stories? Come learn the secrets of trees. Become the parts of a tree and discover the great things trees do for us. Search for leaf shapes, feel bark textures, smell a tree, and explore forest habitats at the Nature Center. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. […]
Want to learn more about the wonderful world of mushrooms? Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club at Indian Creek Nature Center to explore fungal diversity in Iowa! We will meet at the Nature Center for an informational session and head off into the woods to find as many mushrooms as we can - perhaps even […]
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Fall Fest" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will ride an electric bus to Bass Farms for a fun-filled time exploring the pumpkin patch before heading back to Indian Creek to have additional fall adventures. Please send a sack lunch and […]
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 […]
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 outdoors. Register
Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Fall Fest" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will ride an electric bus to Bass Farms for a fun-filled time exploring the pumpkin patch before heading back to Indian Creek to have additional fall adventures. Please send a sack lunch and […]
Nurture your mind, body, and spirit at one of the Nature Center’s longest running events—Women in Nature. This day-long gathering invites participants to slow down, connect, and be inspired by the natural world and one another. Enjoy talks from women sharing nature-rooted stories and insights. Wander the trails on guided hikes, engage in hands-on creative […]
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 […]