Week of Events
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 -Family Nature Experience
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May 31, 2026 -Full Moon Hike
Family Nature Experience
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. […]
Full Moon Hike
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 the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Night hikers will explore some of […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026 -IN PERSON Backyard Chickens
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June 2, 2026 -Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
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 […]
Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
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 […]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -Evening “Campout!” Creek Camp (2nd and 3rd Grades)
Evening “Campout!” Creek Camp (2nd and 3rd Grades)
-Campers must have completed the grade listed-All sessions are drop off only -Dinner is provided Camp Description: Join us for a “campout” at the nature center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves with some s’mores […]
Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Learn wilderness first aid in this 2-day class, perfect for those who work outdoors, travel or vacation in the outdoors, and those interested in building upon their first aid training. Meet your instructor: Mike Anderson is a certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor and CPR Instructor with 14 years of experience working with various outdoor groups […]
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Learn wilderness first aid in this 2-day class, perfect for those who work outdoors, travel or vacation in the outdoors, and those interested in building upon their first aid training. Meet your instructor: Mike Anderson is a certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor and CPR Instructor with 14 years of experience working with various outdoor groups […]