Indian Creek Nature Center

International Wolf Display at Indian Creek Nature Center
2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates
International Wolf Center’s Wolves and Wild Lands Traveling Exhibit is composed of six preserved taxidermy specimens, each presented in its human and natural-history context. Species included are: Arctic wolf, Mexican wolf, Coyote, Red wolf, Rocky Mountain wolf and Great Plains wolf.
Graphics provide regional information that impacts each of these animals. Featured topics include the most recent research and population statistics, while also including the human perspective on what it means to live with, or without wolves.
The exhibit will be on display in the auditorium and exhibit hall from November 3 until November 27.
Wolf related programs/events relating to this exhibit include:
1) DNR Presentation on Nov 3rd, 1-2pm (geared towards adults)
2) Family Fun with Night Creatures; family friendly event, Nov 16th from 2:30-6:30pm

Building Closed
2024-11-11 00:00, 2024-11-18 00:00

Creekside Forest School Open House
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join Director of Education, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend.
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Project FeederWatch
2024-11-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Project FeederWatch is a winter-long citizen science survey of birds. Join us for just a few minutes or stay for awhile in our Bird Room at Indian Creek Nature Center as we participate in this citizen science project. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance across North America.
All are welcome! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Free. Registration is welcome but not required.
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Fresh Air After School (November session)
2024-11-12 16:15 - 18:00, 2024-11-13 16:15 - 18:00, 2024-11-14 16:15 - 18:00
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 the Nature Center’s 200-acre classroom. Programs will be outdoors in all weather and families should dress their children for the conditions. Indoor alternatives are available if the weather is inclement or dangerous.
Drop off / Pick up Times: 3:45-4:15pm and 6:00-6:15pm.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14). Pre-registration required.
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IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00
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 will only be issued to the purchaser (one certificate per household). The purchaser must be present at the class to receive the certificate.
Fee: $15 Members $20 Nonmembers.
Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants.
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Preschool Trail Trekkers: Wild Animals in Winter
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:00
Hibernation, migration, and adaptation are the words of the day as we explore what different creatures do to get ready for winter! We’ll play animal games to see how well you can hibernate, and see who we can find still active outside. For preschoolers with adult. Dress for outdoor activities.
Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, adults free.
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to program date
More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/trail-trekkers/
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Girl Scout Cadettes: Night Owl
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00
Learn about and meet a nocturnal animal. Explore the Nature Center trails at night with all of your senses. Examine the night sky and constellation stories. This completes most of the Night Owl badge, except for step #3.
Fees: $10 per scout, Scout leaders free (limit 2 per group), $5 per adult
Registration deadline: 2 days prior to program date
More information: https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/scouts/girl-scout-workshops/
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Full Moon Hike
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you’ll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Encounters with wildlife are sure to occur! Hikers should dress for the weather. Children are welcome, including babies in carriers. (Strollers not recommended). Friendly dogs on leashes are also welcome.
Fee: $5 Members $10 Nonmembers.
Pre-registration is required (and will end 24 hours before the start of the program). We can no longer accept walk in participants.
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Bird Banding at Amazing Space
2024-11-16 09:00 - 13:00
Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein at Amazing Space for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds!
Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is free and open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome.No registration required.
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Family Fun with Night Creatures; Featuring a Wolf Pup Zoom with the International Wolf Center
2024-11-16 14:30 - 18:30
Enjoy animal activities, a wolf pup zoom presentation where you learn what it’s like to grow up as a wolf and follow the ambassador wolves through their first year of life. Learn all about the stages of pup development and what it takes to raise wolves at the International Wolf Center! Following the zoom pup presentation, enjoy more night animal activities, a family picnic (please bring your own) and end the evening with a black light flashlight (provided) night walk to follow real animal tracks!
Cost: $10 Members $12 Nonmembers
Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!
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Watercolor Painting: Pine Bough and Pinecones
2024-11-17 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s paint a pine bough and some pinecones!
This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill.
Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb watercolor paper, Peerless Transparent Watercolors sample pack, as well as backing board and transparent sleeve to take finished work home*. Recommended ages: 8-100.
Cost: $40 (supplies included*) OR $32 (bring your own supplies**)
**Please bring your own: palette, brush (round 4, or similar size) and your preferred watercolor paint. You will be provided with 140 lb paper, backing board/transparent sleeve will be included to take finished work home.
Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants.
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