Calendar
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
Upcoming Events
- June 21, 2013
- Hawk CampHawk Camp
Time: 9:00 am
A five-day senior nature camp for campers who have completed 4th grade and up. Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exploring Iowa's natural history and learning how to interpret what you find requires unique skills and tools. This camp will equip you with both! A different topic each day - Geology, GPS, Archaeology, Wildlife Forensics and Survival in the Wild. It's an awesome week of fun and adventure. Cost: \$150/M; \$180/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 14. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 9:00 am - Summer Solstice CelebrationSummer Solstice Celebration
Time: 7:00 pm
For centuries, humankind has celebrated the sun's journey on the longest day of the year. Join the Nature Center and Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center as we share traditional solstice celebrations from various world cultures. Discover unique "suncatcher" plants that grow along our prairie labyrinth and create a suncatcher of your own. Enjoy music and participate in a salute to the setting sun from our prairie. Program is at the Nature Center and will be moved indoors if there is rain. Program will last 2 hours. A free will offering will be collected, no fee. Registration is required. Call 319-362-0664 to register. No online registration available for this program. at 7:00 pm
- Hawk CampHawk Camp
- June 24, 2013
- Caving!Caving!
Time: 8:00 am
One-day specialty camp for campers who have completed third grade and up. Maquoketa Caves are cool, mysterious, and a challenge to explore. Join our professional staff on a spelunking experience into Iowa's underground. You will discover cave formations, learn how caves form, an have a grand adventure! Limited to 12 kids. Cost \$50/M; \$60/NM. Camp runs from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM Thursday, June 20. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 8:00 am - Circle ConversationCircle Conversation
Time: 7:00 pm
Welcome to our first Circle Conversation! Join us as we discuss transforming Indian Creek Nature Center into an amazing space. Conversations will focus on the proposed new building and site and how people interact with nature through the Center. Insights from the discussions will be used to guide the design process. Each conversation session will last approximately 90 minutes. Conversations will occur monthly through September. No admission fee Advance registration requested. Call 319-362-0664 to register. No online registration available for this program. at 7:00 pm
- Caving!Caving!
- June 25, 2013
- Birds, Bugs, & Creepy CrawliesBirds, Bugs, & Creepy Crawlies
Time: 9:00 am
One-day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Spend a day spying on birds, catching bugs and discovering life under a log. Get up close and personal with an earthworm, and figure out how birds use their best tool - a beak - to find and capture insects. Explore the world of a honeybee and follow snail trails to hidden habitats. There's so much to discover! Cost: \$30/M; \$35/NM Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM the day prior to the program. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 9:00 am - 40th Hike: Tree Walk40th Hike: Tree Walk
Time: 6:30 pm
The Nature Center is home to many amazing trees. Come along on tonight's 40th Anniversary hike and learn their stories. Two miles. For adults. Cost: \$2/M; \$3/NM. Advance registration requested. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 6:30 pm
- Birds, Bugs, & Creepy CrawliesBirds, Bugs, & Creepy Crawlies
- June 26, 2013
- Creek Stompers IICreek Stompers II
Time: 9:00 am
One-day specialty camp for campers who have completed third grade and up. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Explore the sandbars, riffles and quiet pools of Indian Creek or Bena Brook while you discover the adaptations aquatic plants, insects, crawdads, and fish have for underwater life. Cost: \$30/M; \$35/NM Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM the day prior to the program. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 9:00 am - Creek StompersCreek Stompers
Time: 9:00 am
This camp is FILLED. Space is still available for the July 23rd session. at 9:00 am - PP: Going Buggy!PP: Going Buggy!
Time: 9:30 am
Bugs are neat; bugs are cool! Preschoolers and their parents can learn all about insects and their life cycles during this fun program. Visit the prairie on a bug-seeking adventure. Make your own bug catcher to use throughout the summer. For children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM the day prior to the program. No walk-ins. Cost: \$6/M Child; \$8/NM Child; Adults/free. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 9:30 am
- Creek Stompers IICreek Stompers II
- June 27, 2013
- Let's Go Fishing!Let's Go Fishing!
Time: 9:00 am
THIS CAMP IS FILLED at 9:00 am - PP: Going Buggy!PP: Going Buggy!
Time: 9:30 am
Bugs are neat; bugs are cool! Preschoolers and their parents can learn all about insects and their life cycles during this fun program. Visit the prairie on a bug-seeking adventure. Make your own bug catcher to use throughout the summer. For children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM the day prior to the program. No walk-ins. Cost: \$6/M Child; \$8/NM Child; Adults/free. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. at 9:30 am
- Let's Go Fishing!Let's Go Fishing!
- June 28, 2013
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2 * Honeybee Queen Rearing ClassHoneybee Queen Rearing Class Time: 9:00 am For individuals who have successfully kept bees for at least one year and want to rear their own queens for their apiaries. Students should leave the end of the session with one or two queen grafts from which to develop queens and a solid foundation for implementing the method in their own apiary. These grafts will require finishing in the student’s apiary. The class runs from 9AM-3PM on both Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 and participants must attend both days. Bring a lunch. Limited to 10 participants. No online registration available for this class. Advance registration is mandatory. Call 319-362-0664 to register. * Geocaching 101Geocaching 101 Time: 12:00 pm Have you tried GeoCaching? It's a hobby the whole family can enjoy togeother! Get started with Introduction to GeoCaching taught by Jeff Goodson (SuperGoober). This class is intended to teach you everything you need to know about geocaching and how to get started. Once the classroom portion is completed we will go out and try our new skills with a GPS. Plan to spend about 2 hours learning about this fun activity and having a great time! Cost: $4/M; $5/NM; $1/Child. Advance registration required. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click to register online. |
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| 3 * Honeybee Queen Rearing ClassHoneybee Queen Rearing Class Time: 9:00 am For individuals who have successfully kept bees for at least one year and want to rear their own queens for their apiaries. Students should leave the end of the session with one or two queen grafts from which to develop queens and a solid foundation for implementing the method in their own apiary. These grafts will require finishing in the student’s apiary. The class runs from 9AM-3PM on both Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 and participants must attend both days. Bring a lunch. Limited to 10 participants. No online registration available for this class. Advance registration is mandatory. Call 319-362-0664 to register. |
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5 * PP: Pond PalsPP: Pond Pals Time: 9:00 am For little ones aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. Learn about animals that live in and around the Nature Center's ponds, from ducks and dragonflies to frogs and fish. Discover why water is vital to all living things. Program begins at 9:00am and lasts about 1 hour. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$5 ($25-6 session summer series); NM: $6 ($30-series) Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
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8 * Hiking With the Sierra Club Hiking With the Sierra Club Time: 7:00 pm Sheri Albrecht and Steve Carriger discuss opportunities to explore with a Sierra Club guide. Enjoy a photo tour of the trips they have led and learn about the different types of trips offered. Find out how to participate or how to become a Sierra Club outings leader. Fee: $4/M; $5/NM Advance registration recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click to register online. |
9 * PP: Pond PalsPP: Pond Pals Time: 9:00 am For little ones aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. Learn about animals that live in and around the Nature Center's ponds, from ducks and dragonflies to frogs and fish. Discover why water is vital to all living things. Program begins at 9:00am and lasts about 1 hour. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$5 ($25-6 session summer series); NM: $6 ($30-series) Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. * REAL Walk: Sand PrairiesREAL Walk: Sand Prairies Time: 10:00 am Sand prairies are a unique habitat that provides homes for some of Iowa's rare plants and wildlife such as the ornate box turtle. Meet an "ornate" and explore the Nature Center's small sand prairie with Naturalist David Brenzel. This is an "off trail" walk through the prairie; long pants are recommended. Fee: $3/M; $4/NM Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click to register online. |
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11 * Green & GrowingGreen & Growing Time: 9:00 am An all-day camp for children K-2nd. Learn about the gifts plants give us, discover how seeds grow, plant take-home mini-gardens and explore Native American Three Sisters gardens as you help plant one at the Nature Center! Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$25; NM: $30 Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
12 * Native American GardeningNative American Gardening Time: 9:00 am An all-day camp for youth in grades 3rd-5th. The prairie, woods and wetlands provide all creatures, including man, a variety of rich foods and resources. Explore our habitats to discover which plants and trees provide a bounty. Learn ancient skills as we plant a Three Sisters Native American Garden. Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$25; NM: $30 Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
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14 * Let's Go FishingLet's Go Fishing Time: 9:00 am An all-day camp for children K-2nd. Enjoy pond, creek and wetland habitats at the Nature Center as you learn about fish, crayfish, frogs and insects that live there. Make your own fishin' pole and see how many fish you can catch! Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$25; NM: $30 Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
15 * Technology Outdoors!Technology Outdoors! Time: 9:00 am An all-day camp for youth in grades 3rd-5th. Join us for a day of exploration using both old and new technology. Enjoy a scavenger hunt using the trust old compass, then switch to modern day GPS to locate geocaches hidden at the Nature Center. Learn how ancient people oriented. Be prepared to hike! Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$25; NM: $30 Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. * Prairie Mammals Past & PresentPrairie Mammals Past & Present Time: 7:00 pm It’s a Family Fun Friday night! Elk and bison have disappeared from our landscape but the smaller mammals of the prairie are equally unique and fascinating. Learn about the “general store” of the prairie as well as the rototillers, tunnelers, nesters and ghosts of the past. Program begins at 7:00pm and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Fee: M Fam: $10; NM Fam: $15 You must register by 4:00pm on the Thursday prior to all Friday Fun activities. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
16 * Jens Jensen & Prairie Spirit Jens Jensen & Prairie Spirit Time: 1:00 pm Bill Tishler, historian and researcher, discusses the impact landscape architect Jens Jensen made on native landscape restoration and explores the Danish education and values that influenced Jensen’s career in the United States. Jensen showed how native plants and stone fit into naturalistic landscapes, especially in urban areas. Cost: Free. Advance registration required call 319-362-0664 |
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18 * Young Explorers CampYoung Explorers Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade. We are partners on this earth with our wild neighbors. Explore every corner of the Nature Center to discover plants, animals, birds and insects in their habitats and your dependence on their activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences and be prepared to hike as you embark on a new adventure each day. Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm June 18-21. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$95; NM: $115 Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
19 * PP: Tree TimePP: Tree Time Time: 9:00 am For little ones aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. What do trees do for wildlife and you? Walk in the woods to discover who uses the trees for homes and food. Program begins at 9:00am and lasts about 1 hour. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$5 ($25-6 session summer series); NM: $6 ($30-series) Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. * Young Explorers CampYoung Explorers Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade. See full description on June 18. * PP: Tree Time (encore)PP: Tree Time (encore) Time: 10:30 am For little ones aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. What do trees do for wildlife and you? Walk in the woods to discover who uses the trees for homes and food. Program begins at 10:30 am and lasts about 1 hour. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$5 ($25-6 session summer series); NM: $6 ($30-series) Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
20 * Young Explorers CampYoung Explorers Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade. See description on June 18. * Summer Solstice CelebrationSummer Solstice Celebration Time: 6:00 pm Celebrate the longest day of light and the vibrant summer season with facilitator Emy Sautter at Prairiewoods. Two local food groups - Feed Iowa First and Field to Family - will conduct discussions at this potluck supper. Bring a seasonal dish to share. Registration is encouraged, all ages welcome. Co-sponsored by Indian Creek Nature Center and Linn County Conservation. Call 319-395-6700 (Prairiewoods) to register. Free will offering. |
21 * Young Explorers CampYoung Explorers Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade. See description on June 18. |
22 * Fireflies & Evening InsectsFireflies & Evening Insects Time: 8:00 pm It's a Family Fun Friday Night! There are many species of fireflies in Iowa, each with its own unique color and habitat preference. Join us for an evening of fun in the prairie and woodland. Enjoy a firefly flashlight game! Program begins at 8:00pm and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Fee: M Fam: $10; NM Fam: $15 You must register by 4:00pm on the Thursday prior to all Friday Fun activities. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
23 * PP: Tree TimePP: Tree Time Time: 9:00 am For little ones aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. What do trees do for wildlife and you? Walk in the woods to discover who uses the trees for homes and food. Program begins at 9:00am and lasts about 1 hour. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. Fee: M:$5 ($25-6 session summer series); NM: $6 ($30-series) Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. |
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25 * Junior Naturalist CampJunior Naturalist Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for youth in 3rd-5th grades. Experience Iowa's natural and human history as you practice the outdoor survival skills early natives and settlers needed. Make fire with flint and steel, read trail signs, navigate with map and compass, fish, forage and more. Explore the Nature Center's farming history and visit a modern farm. Camp is 9:00am-3:00pm June 25-28. THIS CAMP IS FILLED. Complete summer camp schedule available under Activities tab above. |
26 * Junior Naturalist CampJunior Naturalist Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for youth in 3rd-5th grades. THIS CAMP IS FILLED. |
27 * Junior Naturalist CampJunior Naturalist Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for youth in 3rd-5th grades. THIS CAMP IS FILLED * Backyard Chicken BasicsBackyard Chicken Basics Time: 6:30 pm Interested in keeping backyard chickens? This workshop details the basic information needed to legally and successfully keep hens in urban and suburban environments. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that meets the City of Cedar Rapids’ requirements for getting the necessary permit. 6:30-8:00pm Advance registration strongly recommended. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online. M: $7, NM: $10 |
28 * Junior Naturalist CampJunior Naturalist Camp Time: 9:00 am A 4-day camp for youth in 3rd-5th grades. THIS CAMP IS FILLED. * Prize Winning Fair EntriesPrize Winning Fair Entries Time: 6:00 pm Matt Steward and Bob Wolff regularly enter their honey and other bee related products at the state fair, and regularly bring home ribbons. Learn about techniques and tips to transform your products from tasty to professional, prize winning entries. There are 20 categories an adult beekeeper can enter. If you would like to look up the categories before the class, visit: www.iowastatefair.org, “competition,” “categories/premium books,” “Apiary-bees/honey.” Early registration is July 14, so you’ll have time to put together your entries. The Nature Center is also carpooling entries from this area for class participants, if you are interested in entering but cannot take your entries and pick them back up yourself. Fee: $5/person. Pre-registration not required. Class will last approximately 2 hours. |
29 * Technology OutdoorsTechnology Outdoors Time: 7:00 pm This program is cancelled due to excessive heat. |
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| Category Key | |
| Adults | |
| General | |
| Holidays | |
| Kids | |
| Nature Camp | |
| Scouts | |
| Special Events | |
Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea
