Let’s paint some delicious strawberries! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor palette, brush, coldpress 140lb […]
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See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive […]
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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 a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages. […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY! Camp Description: Nature offers us a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore together. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, get wet and muddy, and more! Wherever our adventures take us this week, we’ll be […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY! Camp Description: Nature offers us a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore together. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, get wet and muddy, and more! Wherever our adventures take us this week, we’ll be […]
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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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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY! Camp Description: Nature offers us a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore together. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, get wet and muddy, and more! Wherever our adventures take us this week, we’ll be […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY! Camp Description: Nature offers us a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore together. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, get wet and muddy, and more! Wherever our adventures take us this week, we’ll be […] |
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Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional. Register |
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Monarch Fest Caterpillar Adoption Registration (PICKUP OF CATERPILLAR WILL BE AT MONARCH FEST-SATURDAY, JULY 12) There are some important things to note BEFORE you take home a hungry caterpillar (on JULY 12). Pease read the following carefully prior to registration. 1) Limit of one (1) caterpillar adoption per family household while supplies last. 2) You […] |
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This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5. Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Learn […]
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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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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 […] |
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This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5. Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp […] |
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This preschool camp experience is for all children ages 4-5. Campers must be potty independent and able to use restroom with adult assistance Open to all children, including BOTH students from Creekside Forest School AND children that have not attended or enrolled in Creekside Forest School All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp […]
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CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Gather the family and come on out to the Nature Center on a warm, summer evening, where we will learn about the beauty and the importance of fireflies. We will be doing a catch-and-release of fireflies to observe them up close. Towards the end of the night, we will play a […] |
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Join us for the 10th Annual Monarch Fest where is fun for the entire family as you learn about Monarch butterflies and other pollinators, release butterflies, make milkweed seedballs, and adopt a caterpillar of your own to raise and release at home. Learn More |
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See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one-hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn, and drive through […]
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See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one-hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn, and drive through […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll play with the colors of the woods, prairies and wetlands, play games and get dirty as we search for artistic inspiration! We’ll also investigate different types of art created with and inspired […]
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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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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll play with the colors of the woods, prairies and wetlands, play games and get dirty as we search for artistic inspiration! We’ll also investigate different types of art created with and inspired […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll play with the colors of the woods, prairies and wetlands, play games and get dirty as we search for artistic inspiration! We’ll also investigate different types of art created with and inspired […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll play with the colors of the woods, prairies and wetlands, play games and get dirty as we search for artistic inspiration! We’ll also investigate different types of art created with and inspired […]
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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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Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional. Register |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 22 and 23 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 24 from 8:30am to pick up July 25 at 8:30am WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Become a paleontologist for the […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 22 and 23 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 24 from 8:30am to pick up July 25 at 8:30am WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Become a paleontologist for the […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Dinner and breakfast are included at the overnight campout Dates and Times: July 22 and 23 from 8:30am - 3:30pm Overnight campout July 24 from 8:30am to pick up July 25 at 8:30am WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Become a paleontologist for the […] |
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Join professional nature and wildlife photographer Donald Quintana for an engaging session on what it takes to become a successful nature and wildlife photographer. Learn when and where to find compelling wildlife moments, how to approach your subjects ethically, and what gear can help you get the shot. Donald will share behind-the-scenes insights into where […] |
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Let’s paint beautiful seasonal flowers, YOU CHOOSE the colors! This is a beginner level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring a positive attitude ready to learn a new skill. Supplies included in class fee: watercolor […]
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See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one-hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive through […]
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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 a nature hike. Come dressed for the weather, as you’ll have fun outdoors no matter the conditions! This is a family-friendly program for all ages. […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections of the ecosystems at the Nature Center. Get ready […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections of the ecosystems at the Nature Center. Get ready […]
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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 […] |
1 event,
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections of the ecosystems at the Nature Center. Get ready […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections of the ecosystems at the Nature Center. Get ready […] |
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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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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 […] |