Early childhood field trips take preschoolers on a learning adventure indoors and out! Children learn about the natural world through stories, hands-on activities, games, crafts and songs. All programs take place on our campus in SE Cedar Rapids. 

Your program fee includes access to our exhibits and use of picnic areas.  We welcome groups of all ages.  Program capacity varies from 20-40 students and registration fees include up to 8 adults. Additional adults beyond the 8 included are $5 each.  Our calendar fills quickly so use our online booking system to reserve your date now! Click below for more information and to book your field trip today! 

Sponsored by 

GreenState Credit Union

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First Federal Credit Union

Theisens

Local Union Community Charities

Fall

  • Program Duration: 1 hour
  • Fee: $5 per student ($50 minimum)
  • Capacity: 20 students and 8 adults per session

Winter

  • Program Duration: 1 hour
  • Fee: $5 per student ($50 minimum)
  • Capacity: 20 students and 8 adults per session

March

  • Program Duration: 1 hour
  • Fee: $5 per student; $5 per teacher or chaperone ($50 minimum)
  • Capacity: 32 students and 8 adults per session

Spring

  • Program Duration: 1 hour
  • Fee: $5 per student ($50 minimum)
  • Capacity: 20 students and 8 adults per session

Summer

Learning doesn’t stop in the summer! In fact, the Nature Center is brimming with insect and animal activity. Summer Group Experiences take place June through August.

  • Program Duration: 1 hour
  • Fee: $5 per student ($50 minimum)
  • June Capacity: 20 students and 8 adults per session
  • July-August Capacity: 30 students and 8 adults per session