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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. &nbsp; This month, Radim Schreiber (Fairfield) will give us a presentation on his Firefly Experience &amp; Nature Photography and share with us some of his photography knowledge. &nbsp; Monthly Photo Contest: &nbsp; &nbsp;Communication</p> 2019-01-26 16:00:00 -0600

  3/10/19 2019-03-10 13:30:00 -0500

  1:30 p.m.

  Studio Reserved

  Cedar Rapids

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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, &nbsp;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 -0600

  2/21/19 2019-02-21 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  15

• 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 -0600

  2/23/19 2019-02-23 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  20

• 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 -0600

  4/27/19 2019-04-27 08:00:00 -0500

  8:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  60

• 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 -0600

  2/19/19 2019-02-19 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• 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 -0600

  2/19/19 2019-02-19 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  20

• 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

  4/13/19 2019-04-13 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Wickiup Hill Learning Center

  Toddville

  3.0

• 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 -0600

  4/11/19 2019-04-11 21:00:00 -0500

  9:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• 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 -0600

  4/30/19 2019-04-30 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

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• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-19 16:00:00 -0600

  2/19/19 2019-02-19 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-20 16:00:00 -0600

  2/20/19 2019-02-20 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• 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.&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 12:00:00 -0600

  3/02/19 2019-03-02 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>LeRoy Neiman, <em>Abraham Lincoln</em>, 1968, serigraph, 17 ¾ x 18 inches, gift of Wendy and Greg Dunn, 94.26.2.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> 2019-02-21 20:00:00 -0600

  2/21/19 2019-02-21 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-22 16:00:00 -0600

  2/22/19 2019-02-22 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret<em>, Martin Luther King Jr., Coe College</em>, 1962, gelatin silver print, 14 x 9 inches, promised gift of the artist, L2004.065.1.</p> 2019-02-23 16:00:00 -0600

  2/23/19 2019-02-23 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-24 16:00:00 -0600

  2/24/19 2019-02-24 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• 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 -0600

  2/20/19 2019-02-20 18:00:00 -0600

  6:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  10

• 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.&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p><br></p>

  3/03/19 2019-03-03 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• Power and Protest: Political Photography and Prints

  <p>American politics have been contentious for as long as America has existed. Drawn from the CRMA’s own collection of photographs and prints, Power and Protest celebrates the glossy official images of political power, the behind-the-scenes work to keep people there, and the demonstrations, marches, and rallies that spoke to that power. Power and Protest was designed as a complement to the John F. Kennedy exhibition and both emphasize the role art has had in shaping the political views of our nation.</p><p>This exhibition has been made possible by the McIntyre Foundation and the Diamond V Corporate Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.&nbsp;</p><p>Image caption:</p><p>Ben Shahn, <em>Martin Luther King Jr</em>., 1966, wood engraving, 24 7/8 x 20 1/16 inches, gift of Peter O. Stamats, 69.11.29.</p> 2019-02-26 16:00:00 -0600

  2/26/19 2019-02-26 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• 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.&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

  3/06/19 2019-03-06 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-01 11:00:00 -0600

  3/06/19 2019-03-06 10:00:00 -0600

  10:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

  3/09/19 2019-03-09 11:00:00 -0600

  11:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

  3/10/19 2019-03-10 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

  3/17/19 2019-03-17 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p><br></p>

  3/20/19 2019-03-20 14:00:00 -0500

  2:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• 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.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

  3/19/19 2019-03-19 14:00:00 -0500

  2:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center Barn

  Cedar Rapids

  4.0

• Meet Vesta the Fox

  <p><strong><p dir="ltr">Sundays, March 31 and Sunday, April 28, 1-2 PM&nbsp;</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 -0600

  3/31/19 2019-03-31 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• “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 -0600

  4/11/19 2019-04-11 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• “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 -0600

  4/09/19 2019-04-09 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• 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 -0600

  4/20/19 2019-04-20 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Indian Creek Nature Center

  Cedar Rapids

  0