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Linn Area Photo Club
<p>LAPC meets monthly to help area photographers - Beginner through Advanced – learn/practice new DSLR camera skills. This month, Radim Schreiber (Fairfield) will give us a presentation on his Firefly Experience & Nature Photography and share with us some of his photography knowledge. Monthly Photo Contest: Communication</p> 2019-01-26 16:00:00 -0600
3/10/191:30 p.m.Studio ReservedCedar Rapids -
Saturday Soul-Stretch for Lovers of Embodied Spirituality at Prairiewoods
<p>Wake up! Wake up! The weekend is here. Saturday Soul-Stretch will get you out of bed and back into your full-spectrum humanity! Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) once a month to de-stress, reconnect and sink deeply into the present moment. A hot breakfast starts the day, followed by gentle tai chi movement and a sitting meditation to foster deep relaxation. Once you’re relaxed and engaged, sip a cup of aromatic tea and enter into a whole new realm of exploration with a different spiritual modality each month, such as working with dreams, journaling, mandalas, labyrinths, breath-exercise, sounding, centering prayer, poetry for the soul, singing bowl meditation or drumming. To cap off the morning’s spiritual workout, enjoy a mindfulness walk out in the beauty of Prairiewoods’ 70 acres of prairie grasses, trees, streams and gardens, with only the owls, squirrels, turkeys and deer as your companion-guides. Finally, return to the Center for a delicious lunch, and leave happy and refreshed. The cost is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-02-13 13:00:00 -0600
3/16/198:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Backpacking for Beginners
<p>Prepare for your first or next backpacking trip! Join Nichole Clark from Wild Rose Outdoor Recreation Consulting for this hands-on class. Participants will learn about selecting a backpacking location, gear and clothing (what to pack, how to pack, and boot selection), food options, cooking, and wildlife. Physical conditioning for the trip and Leave No Trace principles will also be discussed. Nichole is a National Outdoor Leadership School Alaska Women’s Backpacking graduate, certified in Wilderness First Aid, BLS CPR, and in Leave No Trace Awareness. She’ll share her experiences from solo backpacking trips in the Colorado Rockies, kayak camping in Voyageurs National Park, and hammock camping in the Northern Rockies. M $15; NM $20</p> 2018-11-21 19:30:00 -06002/21/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Paddle Day
<p>Join us at Indian Creek Nature Center for the 13th anniversary of Paddle Day! This event aims to educate and inspire the community to get out on the water. Look forward to breakout sessions by guest teachers, guided naturalist snowshoe hikes (weather permitting), exhibitor tables, door prizes and meeting other local paddlers. Registration is required, and the fee includes refreshments. M $20; NM $25</p> 2018-11-21 13:00:00 -06002/23/199:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Women in Nature
<p><strong>Join us for our 26th annual Women in Nature day-long wellness retreat, themed around the five elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. Five different female speakers will inspire and inform guests on a topic related to each element. Enjoy engaging, guided walks in both morning and afternoon, plus an array of active presentations to get you moving. There’s something for everyone! Full details are available at indiancreeknaturecenter.org. Doors open at 8am, programming begins at 8:30am. Registration required.</strong></p> 2019-02-01 15:00:00 -06004/27/198:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Project FeederWatch in the Bird Room
<p>Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at Indian Creek Nature Center and other locales in North America. Join a Naturalist to count the birds at our Bird Room feeders from November through February. We’ll send our counts to Project FeederWatch to help scientists track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. All are welcome! FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Free.</p> 2019-02-19 11:00:00 -06002/19/199:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Full Moon Yoga Series: Winter Night Hike and Warming Yoga Practice
<p>Join us for an evening of hiking in nature and yoga guided by Maria Dummermuth! We will begin with a brief winter hike on a beautifully lit Nature Center trail, after which we will return to the warm auditorium for an all-levels yoga practice. Please dress warmly for the hike, and bring a flashlight, lantern or headlamp to guide your path, a yoga mat and blanket. Fee: $20 or $36 when you sign up for both classes</p> 2018-11-21 19:30:00 -06002/19/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
8th Annual Nature Egg Hunt
<p>Get ready for our annual outdoor egg hunt adventure! Challenge your youngsters to find 12 different colored eggs and then turn them in for prizes! Be ready to look high and low for eggs hidden in the tallgrass prairie, playscape, the woodland and along the savanna hiking trail. This is an easygoing egg hunt that you can start as soon as you arrive! Aimed at ages 3 and up. No pre-registration required. $3/child</p> 2019-01-03 23:00:00 -0600
4/13/1910:00 a.m.Wickiup Hill Learning CenterToddville -
Coffee and Chat: Spring Field Trips at the Nature Center
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Spring is a busy season for the education team at Indian Creek Nature Center. Our Naturalists Emily Roediger and Andria Cossolotto, along with our volunteer Teacher Naturalists, host hundreds of children each week on field trips. Join Emily and Andria for a taste of our spring programs. You’ll learn what a field trip entails and a bit about what the children experience while they are here with their school. This program is free, open to the public and all are welcome. Coffee and hot tea will be served. Free</p></strong></p> 2019-02-01 22:00:00 -06004/11/199:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Nature Stroll: The Sounds of Iowa Frogs and Toads
<p><strong>Springtime gets a bit noisy when the frogs and toads of Iowa sing in unison! Do you know what types of frogs and toads we have at the Nature Center? Do you know the differences between frogs and toads? Join Program Assistant Spencer Willits on this guided hike around our wetland as we explore these amazing amphibians. We’ll collect a few species and take an up-close look! Dress for the outdoors and bring a water bottle. Meet at the gravel wetland parking lot, across from and slightly southwest of Amazing Space on Otis Roa</strong></p> 2019-02-01 19:15:00 -06004/30/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Capacity: 80</p><p dir="ltr">Location: Barn Lower Level, Sugar House</p><p dir="ltr">Alternate Location: n/a</p><p dir="ltr">Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 12:00:00 -06003/02/1911:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
Backyard Chickens Workshop
<p>Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to legally keep chickens in Cedar Rapids and other communities. M $10; NM $12</p> 2018-11-21 19:30:00 -06002/20/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
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It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </p></strong></p><p><br></p>3/03/191:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
PRESCHOOL Trail Trekkers: Maple Syruping
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Wednesday, March 6, 10-11AM ONLY</p><p dir="ltr">Instructor: Emily Roediger</p><p dir="ltr">Capacity: 15</p><p dir="ltr">Location: Barn</p><p dir="ltr">Alternate Location: n/a</p><p dir="ltr">This unique, fun activity can only be experienced in late winter! Listen to Native American legends, tap a tree, and visit the Sugar House to see how sap is made into delicious maple syrup. The hour ends with a taste of our real maple syrup on ice cream! Registration required. Fee for children and adults: $4 each. Ages 2 and under free. </p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 11:00:00 -06003/06/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
PRESCHOOL Trail Trekkers: Maple Syruping
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Wednesday, March 6, 10-11AM ONLY</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Instructor: Emily Roediger</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Capacity: 15</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location: Barn</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Alternate Location: n/a</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>This unique, fun activity can only be experienced in late winter! Listen to Native American legends, tap a tree, and visit the Sugar House to see how sap is made into delicious maple syrup. The hour ends with a taste of our real maple syrup on ice cream! Registration required. Fee for children and adults: $4 each. Ages 2 and under free. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 11:00:00 -06003/06/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>3/09/1911:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>3/10/191:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
It’s Maple Syrupin’ Time!
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>3/17/191:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
It's Maple Syrupim' Time
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </p></strong></p><p><br></p>3/20/192:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
It's Maple Syrupin' Time
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Bring the family for a maple syruping experience! Discover how easy it is to tap maple trees and make delicious maple syrup. This is a great family STEM science experience to learn about weather, tree physiology, and the chemistry of syrup making. Use the sugar maker’s tools to tap a tree, visit the Sugar House to learn how sap becomes syrup, and enjoy a taste of ICNC’s real maple syrup on ice cream. Programs are 60 minutes. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the ICNC Barn (6665 Otis Road SE). Fee: $4. Ages 2 and under free. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>3/19/192:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature Center BarnCedar Rapids -
Meet Vesta the Fox
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Sundays, March 31 and Sunday, April 28, 1-2 PM </p><p dir="ltr">A little over a year ago a baby fox with a second chance at life was rescued by Linn County wildlife rehabilitator Amber Oldfield. Vesta and Amber will join us for an open-house style program. Learn about one-year-old Vesta’s story, as well as other animals native to Iowa, and about being a wildlife rehabilitator. Free.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 14:00:00 -06003/31/191:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
“What’s the Buzz?” beginning beekeeping workshop
<p><strong>Where do you begin to tackle a hobby such as beekeeping? Not sure about the time and commitment it takes? Join us at this beginner’s guide to beekeeping, led by local beekeepers. Learn about equipment costs, urban versus rural beekeeping, the differences between hive types and the importance of pollinators. No experience necessary. M</strong></p> 2019-02-01 19:00:00 -06004/11/195:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
“What’s the Buzz?” beginning beekeeping workshop
<p><strong>Where do you begin to tackle a hobby such as beekeeping? Not sure about the time and commitment it takes? Join us at this beginner’s guide to beekeeping, led by local beekeepers. Learn about equipment costs, urban versus rural beekeeping, the differences between hive types and the importance of pollinators. No experience necessary. M</strong></p> 2019-02-01 19:00:00 -06004/09/195:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Burn School
<p><strong>Taught by ICNC’s Director of Land Stewardship Jean Wiedenheft, participants will learn about the history and role of fire in the prairie, how to set goals and develop burn plans, safe techniques for prescribed fires, an overview of necessary fire equipment and how to use it, and how to conduct a burn. Participants should wear old, natural fiber clothing and bring leather gloves, a water bottle, and a sack lunch</strong></p> 2019-02-01 15:00:00 -06004/20/1910:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Bird Banding
<p><strong>Join ornithologists Dr. Neil Bernstein and Dr. Anya Illes for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime during the window of time to watch Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Illes net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment they use, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds! Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is free and open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome.</strong></p> 2019-02-01 15:30:00 -06004/28/1912:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
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River Bend Beekeepers Club Meet-Up
<p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Thursday, March 14 </strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Facilitator: Tom Hart and Marty Stimson</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Are you a beekeeper? Interested in learning more about this hobby? River Bend Beekeepers Club leaders will host a fun meet-up for beekeepers and others who are interested in learning more, problem solving, or swapping stories. Open to the public. Free</strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 20:30:00 -06003/14/196:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day
<p><strong>Calling all Boy Scouts! Merit Badge Day gives you an opportunity to work on a variety of badges. Sign up for a morning session (9AM-12PM), afternoon session (1-4PM) or stay for the full day to work on two different badges. Please see our website for the full schedule and individual badge workshop details. There will be a one hour lunch between the AM and PM sessions. Attendance limited to 15 Boy Scouts per badge session. Registration required.</strong></p> 2019-02-01 12:00:00 -06004/13/199:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Coffee and Chat: Our Vision for Sugar Grove Farm
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">Join Executive Director John Myers to learn about Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, including what is occuring there this spring and summer, as well as the long-term vision for the Farm. This program is free, open to the public and all are welcome. Coffee and hot tea will be served. Free</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 10:00:00 -06003/14/199:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Full Moon Yoga Series: Family Yoga
<p><strong>Yoga is fun for the entire family! Join us for this one hour class that will focus on playful poses, engaging games, simple breath techniques, partner family poses and a relaxing family meditation. Ideal for kids ages 5-10 and their adults. Bring your mats and we be ready for some fun! All ages & abilities are welcome. Please register everyone in your family, as space is limited. </strong></p> 2019-02-01 15:30:00 -06003/16/192:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Full Moon Yoga Series: Seva and Sun Salutations
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">The term Seva translates to “selfless service”. In this service guided yoga practice led by Kelly Sweet of Fusion Yoga, yogis of all ages are asked to come together and practice yoga while assisting on a service task to benefit the Nature Center. Please dress comfortably (for the weather) and bring a yoga mat. Weather cooperating we will be outside. Following the service project will be a complete all-levels, all-abilities yoga practice. Please bring a yoga mat and wear clothing comfortable for service work and yoga. Fee: $20 or $36 when you sign up for both classes.</p></strong></p> 2019-02-01 16:30:00 -06004/19/193:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids