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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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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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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After meeting Indian Creek Nature Center's live animals, join Raptology as they show a couple of their non-releasable raptors up close. Learn more about these amazing creatures and how we can all work to improve the environment to keep them safe and healthy. Raptology will be set up in the yard outside the Amazing Space […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Be a part of the pack this week! Go wild and explore some of the animals that make the Nature Center their home. Throughout the week we’ll visit and explore a variety of locations and habitats from forests […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Be a part of the pack this week! Go wild and explore some of the animals that make the Nature Center their home. Throughout the week we’ll visit and explore a variety of locations and habitats from forests […]
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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: Be a part of the pack this week! Go wild and explore some of the animals that make the Nature Center their home. Throughout the week we’ll visit and explore a variety of locations and habitats from forests […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only WAITLIST ONLY Camp Description: Be a part of the pack this week! Go wild and explore some of the animals that make the Nature Center their home. Throughout the week we’ll visit and explore a variety of locations and habitats from forests […]
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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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Join us for a morning stroll at the nature center to discover the types of insects and other small critters that live in the prairie. Nets will be provided as we will be sweep netting to view the diversity of critters that call the prairie home. Families and insect enthusiasts are welcome. Please bring […] |
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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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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: We’ll […]
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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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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: We’ll […] |
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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: We’ll have […] |
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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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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 Dinner is provided […] |
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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 taken […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: Do you like to move? Get ready for a full day of outdoor activity! We’ll start by making our own fishing poles before heading out on our bikes to explore along the Sac and Fox Trail towards Prairie Park Fishery. […] |
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Campers must have completed the grade listed All sessions are drop off only Camp Description: End your summer with one more day of camp at the Nature Center! We’ll spend time outside hiking & exploring and maybe even get wet as we explore water habitats and go creek stomping. Bring your sense of fun and […]
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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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Members are invited to view and touch our resident animals at Exclusive Encounters: Members Meet Our Animals! On August 24, from 1–3 PM, enjoy an open-house experience meeting some of our remarkable resident animals up close. Join us for an afternoon of unforgettable encounters with wildlife in a relaxed and welcoming setting at this members-only […] |
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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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Stroll through the beautiful summer prairie sipping samples from Eastern Iowa’s best breweries and wineries! We will celebrate the prairie around the Nature Center with products from local vendors, catered food, and live music. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the summer prairie ambiance, taking a leisurely evening stroll while making stops […] |
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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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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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1 event,
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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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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 […] |