Week of Events
Sunday, April 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Mini Explorer Hiking Club
Mini Explorer Hiking Club
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! Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not […]
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -IN PERSON Backyard Chickens
IN PERSON Backyard Chickens
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. The purchaser must be present at the class to receive […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration
Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the springtime! For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline:24 hours prior to program […]
Thursday, April 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration
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April 11, 2026 -Girl Scout Daisies: Nature Senses and Art
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Seasons Exploration
Warm up all of your senses – smelling, feeling, looking, listening and even tasting. Use your scientific detective tools to explore the nature center in the springtime! For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. Fees: $5 preschooler (ages 3-5), free for ages 2 and under, $5 adults. Registration Deadline:24 hours prior to program […]
Girl Scout Daisies: Nature Senses and Art
Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature sounds, sniff out some interesting smells, and feel the different textures found around the Nature Center. We’ll have a snack to explore our taste buds and make nature-inspired art creations. Activities from this workshop may be applied towards […]