preschool

Now enrolling Creekside Forest School for 2022-23 school year!

It’s never too early to apply to Creekside Forest School. Whether you have a soon-to-be preschool-aged child, a newborn, are expecting or planning for a family in the future…if you’re considering Creekside Forest School, now…

Support early environmental education in Iowa — CFS Wishlist

Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school?! At Indian Creek Nature Center that means we’re gearing up for regular field trips and fall programs, but this year is extra special. On…

Creekside Forest School: Our Core Beliefs

By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane   Like all Iowa preschools, one of our goals at Creekside Forest School is kindergarten readiness. One difference is that our nature-based preschool prepares children for the next step…

Introducing Creekside Forest School, a new nature-based preschool at ICNC

By Director of Education Kelli Kennon-Lane   In the spring of 2017 I decided to leave my job as a teacher and induction coach in the public school system, and interviewed with ICNC Executive Director…