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  • May 2026

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 30

    Bird Banding at the Barn

    May 30 @ 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, […]

  • Sun 31

    Family Nature Experience

    May 31 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    During this program your whole family will participate in a hands-on activity under the guidance of a summer naturalist, like pond dipping, sweep netting for insects, a fossil dig, or […]

  • Sun 31

    Full Moon Hike

    May 31 @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    Lace up your walking shoes 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 […]

  • June 2026

  • Tue 2

    IN PERSON Backyard Chickens

    June 2 @ 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 […]

  • Tue 2

    Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!

    June 2 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    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 […]

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