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* Honeybee Queen Rearing ClassHoneybee Queen Rearing Class

Time: 9:00 am

This is a two-day, hands-on class that runs from 9:00am through approximately 3:30pm each day at the Indian Creek Nature Center’s apiary. The objective of the class is to provide experienced beekeepers a method of rearing their own queens, reducing the need to purchase new queens, and allowing beekeepers to selectively promote the lines they like in their apiary. This is a great opportunity to learn to raise honeybee queens. No prior knowledge of queen rearing is required. The class is tailored after the Larry Conner queen-rearing method. Each class member should receive one or two queen grafts at the end of the session. These grafts will require finishing in student’s apiary. Recommended reading before the class is “Queen Rearing Essentials” by Larry Connor. This book is available on line for $20.00 plus shipping at www.bee-commerce.com. BEE sure to register early as the class size is limited to 15. Call (319) 362-0664 or click through to register. Cost is $65 for Nature Center members and $75 for nonmembers. Because of the somewhat remote location of the Nature Center and the intensive nature of the class, there will not be time to go off-site for lunch so students should plan to bring a brown-bag lunch both days.
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* Honeybee Queen Rearing ClassHoneybee Queen Rearing Class

Time: 9:00 am

This is a two-day, hands-on class that runs from 9:00am through approximately 3:30pm each day at the Indian Creek Nature Center’s apiary. The objective of the class is to provide experienced beekeepers a method of rearing their own queens, reducing the need to purchase new queens, and allowing beekeepers to selectively promote the lines they like in their apiary. This is a great opportunity to learn to raise honeybee queens. No prior knowledge of queen rearing is required. The class is tailored after the Larry Conner queen-rearing method. Each class member should receive one or two queen grafts at the end of the session. These grafts will require finishing in student’s apiary. Recommended reading before the class is “Queen Rearing Essentials” by Larry Connor. This book is available on line for $20.00 plus shipping at www.bee-commerce.com. BEE sure to register early as the class size is limited to 15. Call (319) 362-0664 or click through to register. Cost is $65 for Nature Center members and $75 for nonmembers. Because of the somewhat remote location of the Nature Center and the intensive nature of the class, there will not be time to go off-site for lunch so students should plan to bring a brown-bag lunch both days.
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* 40th Hike: Bena Brook Valley40th Hike: Bena Brook Valley

Time: 6:30 pm

Join us for a series of two-mile walks to interesting sites on Indian Creek Nature Center's land and surrounding landscapes as part of our 40th Anniversary celebration! Our first all is an off-trail experience in a unique valley filled with surprises. Be prepared for wet feet! For adults. Meet at the Lynch Wetland. Advance registration requested. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* Backyard Chicken BasicsBackyard Chicken Basics

Time: 7:00 pm

This workshop covers the basic information needed to raise hens in urban and suburban areas. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that enables them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids. Registration required by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 5th. Cost: M: $7, NM: $10. Call 362-0664 to register by phone or register online at indiancreeknaturecenter.org.
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* Dragonflies, Snails & ScalesDragonflies, Snails & Scales

Time: 7:00 pm

Learn about pond life and discover the unique adaptations wetland creatures possess that allow them to survive and thrive in their watery world. Register by 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 6. Meet at Lynch Wetland Cost: $10/M-Family; $15/NM-Family; $4/M; $5/NM. Advance registration requested. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* BNH: Vegetable Garden for KidsBNH: Vegetable Garden for Kids

Time: 10:00 am

Bring Nature Home! Learn about seeds, plants and easy vegetables for families to grow and enjoy together. Each child will leave with seeds for a simple 4'x4' healthy veggie garden of green beans, lettuce, tomatoes and summer squash. Register by 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 7. Cost: $10/M-Family; $15;NM-Family. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* Coyote CampCoyote Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Experience Iowa's natural and human history as you practice the outdoor skills early natives and settlers needed to survive. Learn the art of fire making with flint and steel, and how to read trail signs, create a map, and use a compass. Find out how to use and care for a pocket knife, make fishing tackle, and go fishing. Forage for wild plants that were food, medicine and resources for early Iowans. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* Bobcat CampBobcat Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed kindergarten through 1st grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM We are partners on this earth with our wild neighbors. Explore your connections to nature! The wild side awaits discovery as you learn about plants, animals, birds, insects and your dependence on their activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences as you explore the wilder areas of the Nature Center to discover animal activities in all habitats. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* Coyote CampCoyote Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Experience Iowa's natural and human history as you practice the outdoor skills early natives and settlers needed to survive. Learn the art of fire making with flint and steel, and how to read trail signs, create a map, and use a compass. Find out how to use and care for a pocket knife, make fishing tackle, and go fishing. Forage for wild plants that were food, medicine and resources for early Iowans. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* Bobcat CampBobcat Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed kindergarten through 1st grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM We are partners on this earth with our wild neighbors. Explore your connections to nature! The wild side awaits discovery as you learn about plants, animals, birds, insects and your dependence on their activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences as you explore the wilder areas of the Nature Center to discover animal activities in all habitats. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* 40th Hike: High Point & Back40th Hike: High Point & Back

Time: 6:30 pm

This evening's 40th Anniversary hike is filled with ups and downs as we hike some hills and enjoy a great view of the Nature Center. 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.
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* Coyote CampCoyote Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Experience Iowa's natural and human history as you practice the outdoor skills early natives and settlers needed to survive. Learn the art of fire making with flint and steel, and how to read trail signs, create a map, and use a compass. Find out how to use and care for a pocket knife, make fishing tackle, and go fishing. Forage for wild plants that were food, medicine and resources for early Iowans. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* Bobcat CampBobcat Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed kindergarten through 1st grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM We are partners on this earth with our wild neighbors. Explore your connections to nature! The wild side awaits discovery as you learn about plants, animals, birds, insects and your dependence on their activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences as you explore the wilder areas of the Nature Center to discover animal activities in all habitats. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* Coyote CampCoyote Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Experience Iowa's natural and human history as you practice the outdoor skills early natives and settlers needed to survive. Learn the art of fire making with flint and steel, and how to read trail signs, create a map, and use a compass. Find out how to use and care for a pocket knife, make fishing tackle, and go fishing. Forage for wild plants that were food, medicine and resources for early Iowans. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
* Bobcat CampBobcat Camp

Time: 9:00 am

A four-day nature camp experience for campers who have completed kindergarten through 1st grade. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM We are partners on this earth with our wild neighbors. Explore your connections to nature! The wild side awaits discovery as you learn about plants, animals, birds, insects and your dependence on their activities. Enjoy hands-on experiences as you explore the wilder areas of the Nature Center to discover animal activities in all habitats. Cost: $120/M; $140/NM. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment required no later than 3:00 PM on June 7. No walk-ins. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* Campfire StoriesCampfire Stories

Time: 7:00 pm

Join storyteller Darrin Crow around the campfire for an evening of Native American and other stories. Learn why Opossum's tail is bare and Owl has large eyes! Enjoy yummy campfire treats and make a game to take home. If it rains, we'll meet inside the barn for activities. Cost: (Adult) $4/M; $5/NM; (Child age 5 and up) $2/M; $3/NM. Advance registration requested. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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* 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.
* PP: ABC's of SummerPP: ABC's of Summer

Time: 9:30 am

Summer has just begun! Preschoolers and their parents will be introduced to the wonders of nature through exciting alphabet activities. See how many letters we can find around our barn and go on a hike to explore the ABC's of the great outdoors. 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.
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* 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.
* PP: ABC's of SummerPP: ABC's of Summer

Time: 9:30 am

Summer has just begun! Preschoolers and their parents will be introduced to the wonders of nature through exciting alphabet activities. See how many letters we can find around our barn and go on a hike to explore the ABC's of the great outdoors. 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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
* 40th Hike: Landscape History40th Hike: Landscape History

Time: 6:30 pm

Explore a bit of geologic history on this evening's 40th Anniversary hike as you traverse flat and hilly terrain. 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.
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* 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.
* 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.
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* 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.
* 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.
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* 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.
* 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.
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* 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.
* Creek StompersCreek Stompers

Time: 9:00 am

This camp is FILLED. Space is still available for the July 23rd session.
* 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.
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* Let's Go Fishing!Let's Go Fishing!

Time: 9:00 am

THIS CAMP IS FILLED
* 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.
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* Firefly WalkFirefly Walk

Time: 8:00 pm

There are many species of fireflies in Iowa, each with its own unique flash color and habitat preference. Join us for an evening of fun in the prairie and woodland to find them. Play a firefly flashlight game! Register by 4:00 PM Thursday, June 27. Cost: (Family) $10/M; $15/NM; (Individual) $4/M; $5/NM. Call 319-362-0664 to register by phone or click here to register online.
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Girl Scouts

READ BEFORE REGISTERING! NO RAINOUTS: All programs can be adapted to indoor workshops if necessary. Dress appropriately for the weather.
GSUSA girl/adult ratios must be followed. Workshop fee is $8.00 per Scout. For the first six Scouts, two chaperones will be admitted for free. One additional chaperone per each additional six Scouts may attend at no charge. Fee for each additional adult is $3. Minimum workshop number of 10 Scouts and maximum of 60.
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: NEW!! All workshop registrations should be made through the Girl Scout office except for Maple Syruping workshops in March. To register, call the Girl Scout office at 319-363-8335 or register online at www.girlscoutstoday.org. For Maple Syruping workshops, call the Nature Center at 319-362-0664. Registration and payment must be completed no later than Thursday of the week prior to the scheduled workshop (at least 8 days before the workshop).
REFUND POLICY: An administrative fee of 25% is charged by the Nature Center for all cancelled Maple Syruping workshops. The remainder of the program fee is refunded, provided that the cancellation notice is received at least three business days prior to the program. Full refunds are given for any program cancelled by the Nature Center.
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Journey Workshops

For Brownies – WOW! Wonders of Water  Saturday, October 6, 2012  9:30-11:30 AM
“Become” a droplet of water cycling around in Earth’s water cycle! Explore a watershed and learn how it works! Create a rainbow and special art using water colors. Learn that water is our most valuable resource as you explore innovative ways to save and protect it. Visit a bioswale, discover and experiment with cement that soaks up rain and find out what a rain garden is. Lots of wet fun!
For Daisies – Between Earth and Sky  Saturday, November 3, 2012  9:30-11:00 AM
Explore art in nature! Colors, shapes and textures are vibrant in the world around you. Spend time creating artwork from natural materials. Consider the sources and locations of where these materials might come from.
For Juniors – Get Moving!  Saturday, January 19, 2013  9:30-11:30 AM
Explore energy at the Nature Center and determine your ecological footprint. Energy is an important part of everything from the lights in your room to the food you eat. Learn about using solar energy to create electricity. Build a sun oven and cook. Discover all the things the Nature Center has done to make an old barn into an efficient environmental center.
For Seniors – Justice  Friday, February 8, 2013  6:00-8:00 PM
Spend some time looking beyond the hype of the everyday. When one organization makes claims that another organization is wrong, who decides which is right? Learn methods to finding your own answers, ways to become well informed on your own and make your own decisions.

For All Ages – Maple Syruping Activity Patch - March, 2013
Participate in a maple syruping program  during the month of March and earn a  council activity patch. Click here for specific requirements for each age level. This one-hour program is $3.00 per person. Contact the Nature Center directly to schedule your syruping program.

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For Brownies – Bugs  Saturday, September 8, 2012  12:30-2:30 PM
Insects are everywhere and an important part of our world. Become an amateur entomologist and learn all about bugs. Observe bugs in nature, learn the usefulness of many insects and visit our observation honey bee hive. Craft a home for pollinators for your backyard. Capture bugs in our prairie and learn about their role in nature.

For Juniors – Animal Habitats  Saturday, September 15, 2012  9:30-11:30 AM
 Who lives in your wild backyard? Find out about animals in the wild and explore several animal habitats at the Nature Center. Explore animal homes and create your own bird feeder to help the birds. Investigate endangered habitats – the arctic, prairie and rain forest. How can we help protect them? Discover your very own backyard habitat.

For Cadettes – Trees  Saturday, October 27, 2012  9:30-11:30 AM
Learn to identify trees native to Iowa and discover the benefits they provide for wildlife. Visit some old and unusual trees and create your own tree legend. Discuss how people and trees interact and understand the issues surrounding forests and their protection. Learn about local threats to our Iowa woodlands from invasive insects and plants. Learn how you can help!

For Juniors – Geocache  Saturday, November 10, 2012  12:30-2:30 PM
Come to a geocaching event to learn how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works. Learn to enter waypoints in a GPS receiver and find a geocache! Bring a trade item to leave in the geocache. Bring your own GPS unit or borrow one from the Nature Center. We’ll also visit a geocache website. Limited to 25 girls.

For Brownies – Hiker  Saturday, November 17, 2012  12:30-2:30 PM
Explore the Nature Center’s trails with an expert hiker to learn to read a map, interpret trail signs, leave no trace and learn what to take on a hike. Make your own snack and enjoy a day in nature!

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Your troop may sign up for its own workshop on any nature-related topic or any Scout workshop seen in this brochure as long as you can guarantee a group of ten Scouts or more! Please call for more information and/or to register. Programs may include any nature-related topic such as insects, birds, mammals, bats, reptiles, amphibians, habitats, woodlands, wetlands, prairie or trail hikes. Workshops last 1.5 to 2 hours and the fee is $8 per Scout.   Call 319-362-0664 for more information.

Your troop can also participate in various service projects, including spreading Christmas tree chips (preventing trail erosion), eradicating exotic plants (like pulling garlic mustard),  Silver and Gold projects and many other projects.  Give us a call for more details.

Sac and Fox Trail Patch

Earn a special patch by hiking or rehiking the Sac and Fox Trail while using an interpretive booklet on the natural flora and fauna of the area.  Booklets and patches available at ICNC. Patches cost $2.50 each.