Week of Events
Sunday, October 13, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, October 14, 2024
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October 14, 2024 -Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third-grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will […]
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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October 15, 2024 -Fresh Air After School (October session)
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October 15, 2024 -IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop
Fresh Air After School (October session)
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 […]
IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop
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 […]
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 16, 2024 -Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
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October 16, 2024 -Fresh Air After School (October session)
Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third-grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will […]
Fresh Air After School (October session)
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 […]
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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October 17, 2024 -Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
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October 17, 2024 -Full Moon Hike
Fresh Air Academy (Oct session)
Fresh Air Academy at Indian Creek Nature Center is a drop-off immersive nature experience for Kindergarten through third-grade students. Children will go on learning adventures with experienced ICNC educators. Educators will develop seasonally appropriate themes to guide the day, but the children will determine the specifics of their time at the Nature Center. Children will […]
Full Moon Hike
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 […]
Friday, October 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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October 19, 2024 -Women In Nature
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October 19, 2024Bird Banding at the Barn
Women In Nature
Nurture your mind, body, and soul at one of the Nature Center’s longest-running events: Women in Nature. During this day-long experience participants will hear from speakers sharing nature-inspired messages and stories that are sure to motivate. Partake in two guided hikes on ICNC trails, a complimentary light breakfast and boxed lunch, and special extras like […]
Bird Banding at the Barn
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 Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, observe the banding process, and learn about the […]