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850 2nd Street, Cedar Rapids(319) 352-9129207 E Bremer Ave , Waverly
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Castaway/Getaway (Webelos)
<p dir="ltr">Have you ever wondered what supplies you would need if you were stranded on a desert island? Come</p><p dir="ltr">learn which tools and skills would come in handy in an outdoor emergency. Light a fire, make a shelter,</p><p dir="ltr">learn about outdoor survival kits, and cook a snack over a campfire. Scouts: $10, Scout Leaders (up to 2 per group): Free, Additional adults: $5</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2021-12-22 15:00:00 -0600
1/22/221:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
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Backcountry Film Festival
<p>Spend an evening at the Nature Center as we host the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, a compilation of films that celebrate the human-powered experience through winter adventures. Prepare to be inspired to get outdoors! Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets go on sale starting December 15th.Tickets: $15 </p> 2021-12-22 21:30:00 -0600
1/29/226:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Backcountry Film Festival: Exclusive Showing at Big Grove Brewery
<p dir="ltr">Looking for a fun Friday night activity in Iowa City? Join us as Indian Creek Nature Center partners with Big Grove Brewery for an exclusive showing of the Winter Wildland Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. The compilation of short films celebrates the human-powered, non-motorized experience through winter adventures. Come out and grab dinner and a beer from Big Grove’s amazing menu and be inspired to get outdoors! Doors open at 6PM. Tickets go on sale starting December 15th.Tickets: $15</p> 2021-12-22 21:30:00 -0600
1/28/226:00 p.m.Big Grove Brewery & TaproomIowa City -
Full Moon Hike
<p>Bring your mother, grandmother, aunts, and the special women in your life to meet ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a bird banding program! Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment he uses, 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 open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome. FREE</p> 2022-01-20 20:00:00 -0600
3/18/227:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Afternoon Nature & Forest Therapy Walk at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $15, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-02-14 15:45:00 -0600
2/14/222:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Full Moon Night Hike
<p dir="ltr">Lace up your snow boots to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Night hikers will explore some of our favorite spots on the property. Encounters with wildlife are sure to occur! Hikers should dress for the weather and wear snow boots. Children are welcome, including babies in carriers. Friendly dogs on leashes are also welcome. Cost: M $5; NM $7; children 12 and under are free.</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-12-18 19:00:00 -0600
2/16/226:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Honoring the Mothers Forest Bathing Experience
<p dir="ltr">Forest Bathing creates time and space for us to connect with this greening and growing time of year and the themes that are present in the land around us: Mid-Spring (Beltane) and Mother's Day. Nature and Forest Therapy has many definitions. At its most basic, it is a slow walk with the land. Forest Bathing is not exercise, hiking or a naturalist style walk. Rather, it is a practice, a way of slowing down, of being present to self and our nature relatives. It is a sensory, body-focused walk with the more-than-human-world. Forest bathing supports mental health and a healthy immune system, together we will bathe in the medicine of the land. Join certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Emelia Sautter and her practice, Good Medicine, for this event. Please dress for being outdoors for 2 hours. We will only be indoors if there is a thunderstorm or pouring rain. Water bottles, mats or something to sit on are also encouraged. </p><p dir="ltr">Cost: $20</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2022-01-20 20:00:00 -0600
5/05/226:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Preschool Trail Trekkers: Feet Beat
<p dir="ltr">Creatures big and small leave their tracks and traces in the mud and snow — birds, squirrels, deer, rabbits, mice and more! Go on a tracking walk, learn about food chains, and make an animal track craft. For preschoolers with an adult. Dress for outdoor activities. </p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2021-12-18 11:00:00 -0600
2/09/2210:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Backpacking for Beginners
<p dir="ltr">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, has been certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR/First Aid Instructor with Red Cross, 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 $10; NM $15</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2021-12-22 19:30:00 -0600
2/10/226:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Parents' Night Out
<p dir="ltr">While parents enjoy a night out, kids will have a blast at Indian Creek Nature Center with new friends. We’ll hike, explore outside and play! Dress for both indoor and outdoor activities. Parents: Please drop your child off between 4:45-5:00PM and pick them up between 7:45-8PM. Supper included - please notify us at registration with any dietary needs. This evening is for children ages 4-10. Fee: M $20; NM $25 per child.</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2022-01-20 20:00:00 -0600
4/08/225:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Backyard Maple Syrup Making
<p>Learn the basics of making your own maple syrup! Time will be spent learning how to identify a maple tree in winter, how to tap a tree, collect the sap and the process of boiling it down to syrup. Please dress in layers as some time will be spent outdoors in the sugar bush with everyone having a chance to help tap a tree. Sap collection products will be available for purchase after the programs (cash or checks accepted). This class is geared towards adults. Fee: $4. Pre-registration is required for these programs. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2021-12-22 19:30:00 -0600
2/22/226:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
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It's Maple Syrupin' Time
<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. 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. Programs are 60 minutes long. ALL maple syruping programs will meet at the Penningroth Barn (intersection of Otis and Bertram Road. Fee:</p><p dir="ltr">$4 per person. Ages 2 and under free. Dress for outdoor activities.</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p><p dir="ltr">There are more dates for this program. Please visit our website for more program options! https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/gallery/maple-syrup-festival/</p> 2022-01-20 13:00:00 -0600
3/05/2212:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Praise be! 25th Jubilee Celebration & Open House at Prairiewoods
<p>All are welcome to join us for this celebration of 25 years of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! Our theme for the day will be joy and gratitude for the many friendships, opportunities and blessings of the past 25 years. In true jubilee fashion, the sisters and staff will welcome friends, family, volunteers, donors and community members who have loved and connected with Prairiewoods at any time here in this sacred space. While the afternoon will be a true open house, there will be a brief program of gratitude at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments. The plan is for this to be an indoor/outdoor event, so please plan accordingly in the case of inclement weather. This event is free, and registration is appreciated but not required. <a name="_Hlk79048749">For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</a></p> 2021-08-09 16:00:00 -0500
5/07/222:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Backcountry Camping for Women
<p dir="ltr">Camping Hygiene for Women Join Nichole Clark from Wild Rose Outdoor Recreation Consulting as she shares strategies for setting up a Backcountry campsite, complete with kitchen and "bathroom". This class will include “Leave no Trace” practices and wildlife awareness. Attendees will also learn how to organize their campsites by choosing the best place to set up sleeping areas, cooking/food storage areas and cat hole etiquette. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Backpacking for Women Nichole Clark will also lead this women's only class. While similar to backpacking for beginners, it is geared toward women. Bring all your taboo (or non-taboo) questions about Backcountry hygiene, gear, or anything in general.</p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Cost: $10M; $15NM per session. OR, bring a picnic lunch, stay for both and enjoy a $5 discount!</p><p dir="ltr">Pre-registration is required for this program. We cannot accept walk-in participants. Thank you!</p> 2022-01-20 14:00:00 -0600
4/02/2211:00 a.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids