Youth Programs

Any youth group or organization is welcome to schedule a program at the Nature Center. Descriptions and fees of the programs offered are listed in the general program brochure.

If you would like to have a program that will help fulfill badge or achievement requirements not listed on this web page, please call and speak with a naturalist. We would be glad to work with you on any nature-related topic or skill that we can.

If you have any questions about available programs or the Nature Center or are ready to schedule a program, call (319) 362-0664. Groups are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. After-school and weekend programs are subject to staff availability.

Conservation Project Opportunities

• Spreading Christmas tree chips on trails (January & February)
• Prairie seed collections (October & November)
• Litter clean-up
• Eagle projects
• Other seasonal projects

Contact Jean Wiedenheft at jean@indiancreeknaturecenter.org for more information.

Naturalist-Guided Hikes

Naturalist-guided hikes are one hour (or longer, if prearranged) walks through Nature Center habitats. The leader will stop along the route and help participants notice, understand and appreciate facets of nature. Groups are invited to visit the building in addition to their reservation if they are there during business hours (M-F 9:00am-4:00pm).

The fee for a one-hour hike is $2.50/person; there is a $40 minimum fee.

Groups should make their wishes known if they want specific topics emphasized.

Maple Syruping Time!

The Maple Syrup Festival is an annual family event held the first full weekend in March. Groups may visit the Nature Center in late February through March to learn the history of syruping, the physiology of a tree, how to identify maples and more. Experience tapping a tree, gathering and boiling sap and tasting delicious maple syrup!

Reservations are required for this program. The fee for a one-hour program is $3.00/person with a $30 minimum.

SCOUTING WORKSHOPS

Listed below are Cub Scout and Girl Scout workshops that are offered at the Nature Center.

CUB SCOUT WORKSHOPS

Wolf Cub Scouts

• Your Living World Achievement
• Birds Elective
• Native American Folklore Elective

Bear Cub Scouts

• Sharing Our World with Wildlife Achievement
• Take Care of Your Planet Achievement
• Water and Soil Conservation Elective

Webelos

• Geologist Activity Badge
• Forester Activity Badge
• Naturalist Activity Badge

PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR ABOVE FOR THE DATES THAT THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED OR CALL 362-0664 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

No Rainouts: All programs can be adapted to indoor workshops if necessary.

Registration is Required: Please print and fill out the form below and return with payment. Each program attended needs a registration form handed or mailed in with the payment.

To print the following registration form: hit the "print scrn" button on your computer, then go to Word and paste it into a Word document.

REGISTRATION FORM

Use this form to register for workshops and events held at Indian Creek Nature Center. Provide all information as requested on the following form. Thank You.

Cost per boy per workshop: $8.00. 2 chaperones admitted free/first 6 scouts, 1 additional chaperone free with each additional 6 scouts. Additional adults: $3/each.

***Leaders will be mailed a confirmation and driving directions as soon as ICNC receives payment and registration. Thank You.

Registration/Cancellation Policy: Registration may be made in person or by mail. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Registration should be mailed to:

*An administrative fee of 25% is charged for all cancelled registrations. The remainder of the program fee is refunded, provided that the cancellation notice is received at least three business days in advance of the program. Full refunds are given for any program Indian Creek Nature Center cancels. Some programs require a minimum enrollment to be conducted.

The Sac and Fox National Historic Trail Patch

Earn a patch for hiking or rehiking this beautiful trail! A free booklet can be picked up at the Scout office or at Indian Creek Nature Center that will guide you along the trail, with background information about the area’s human and natural history. Patches can be purchased at Indian Creek Nature Center for $2.50 each.

Sac & Fox Trail Hike Patch

Sac & Fox Trail Rehike Patch

GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS

Brownie Girl Scouts

• Eco-Explorer Try-It
• Earth is Our Home Try-It
• Animal Antics Try-It
• Water Everywhere Try-It
• Watching Wildlife Try-It

Junior Girl Scouts

• Earth Connection Badge
• Rocks Rock Badge
• Frosty Fun Badge
• Water Wonders Badge
• Oil Up Badge
• Wildlife Badge

PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR ABOVE FOR THE DATES THAT THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED OR CALL 362-0664 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

No Rainouts: All programs can be adapted to indoor workshops if necessary.

Registration is Required: Please print and fill out the form below and return with payment. Each program attended needs a registration form handed or mailed in with the payment.

To print the following registration form: hit the "print scrn" button on your computer, then go to Word and paste it into a Word document.

REGISTRATION FORM

Use this form to register for workshops and events held at Indian Creek Nature Center. Provide all information as requested on the following form. Thank You.

Cost per girl per workshop: $8.00. 2 chaperones admitted free/first 6 scouts, 1 additional chaperone free with each additional 6 scouts. Additional adults: $3/each.

***Leaders will be mailed a confirmation and driving directions as soon as ICNC receives payment and registration. Thank You.

Registration/Cancellation Policy: Registration may be made in person or by mail. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Registration should be mailed to:

*An administrative fee of 25% is charged for all cancelled registrations. The remainder of the program fee is refunded, provided that the cancellation notice is received at least three business days in advance of the program. Full refunds are given for any program Indian Creek Nature Center cancels. Some programs require a minimum enrollment to be conducted.