Special Events

Indian Creek Clean Up

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Indian Creek Clean Up August 3, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Clean up the creek with us! Champions of Nature of all ages are invited to join this annual volunteer project walking Indian Creek…
Monarch Fest

Monarch Fest

July 13, 2024 10 AM-2 PM At Monarch Fest there is fun for the entire family as you learn about Monarch butterflies and other pollinators, release butterflies, make milkweed seedballs, and adopt a caterpillar of…

Farm to Table Dinner

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Farm to Table Dinner Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:00 – 9:00 PM $105 per person (includes $50 donation) Cocktail Hour 6:00 Dinner: 7:00 Tickets will be on sale August 12th. FEATURED RESTAURANT: A portion of…

Backcountry Film Festival

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January 26 & 27, 2024 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Doors open at 6 PM, Program starts at 7 PM January 26: Big Grove Brewery Taproom in Iowa City (SOLD OUT) January 27: Indian Creek…

Nature’s Noel

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Sponsors Support from the Van Meter-Donor Advised Fund was awarded through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Saturday, December 2, 2023 9 AM – 1 PM ‘Tis the season for handcrafted holiday decor, unique gifts…

Spring Plant and Art Sale

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Saturday, May 4 9 AM – 12 PM Get your vegetable starters, annuals, art and more at the Spring Plant & Art Sale on Saturday, May 4. 2024 Partners The Creative Soul Art Skyline Farm…

Maple Syrup Festival

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41st Annual Maple Syrup Festival Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024 8 AM – 12:30 PM Adults: $10 advance; $12 door Children (4-12): $5 advance; $6 door Children (3 & under): free Buy…

Women in Nature

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October 19, 2024 Registration will open soon. Cost: Coming soon … What to Bring: Dress for both indoor and outdoor experiences, including comfortable layered clothing, sturdy shoes, refillable water bottle, hat, and sunglasses. We think…