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  • May 2026

  • Sat 9

    Cub Scouts Habitat Explorations

    May 9 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

    Lions, Tigers & Wolves: Hit the trails to hike and explore the habitats at the Nature Center and search for some of the wild plants and animals that make their […]

  • Mon 11

    Inservice Camp: Blooming Wonders (SOLD OUT)

    May 11 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Make the most out of your child’s day off school!** Send them to the "Blooming Wonders" In-Service Day Camp at ICNC. Students will play and learn through activities relating to […]

  • Mon 11

    Mini Explorer Hiking Club

    May 11 @ 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 12

    Fresh Air After School

    May 12 @ 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 16

    “Home Tweet Home” Paint a Birdhouse Child Craft

    May 16 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Let creativity take flight! Drop in anytime during the scheduled window for this kid-focused crafting adventure. Children will paint their very own birdhouse to take home, whip up a simple […]

  • Sat 16

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    May 16 @ 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, […]

  • Tue 19

    Fresh Air After School

    May 19 @ 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 23

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    May 23 @ 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, […]

  • Tue 26

    Nature Center Book Club

    May 26 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    The Nature Center book club invites you to join us at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We, of course, enjoy nature-themed books and engaging discussions. On […]

  • Tue 26

    Fresh Air After School

    May 26 @ 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 […]

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