Indian Creek Nature Center
Immerse Yourself in Nature!
Where Nature Thrives
Wetlands with a chorus of frogs. Woodlands with rolling hills. Prairies brimming with life in all seasons. With a variety of habitats across seven miles of trails, guests can experience nature their own way at Indian Creek Nature Center. Highly sought out trail amenities include a bird blind, the Lynch Wetland overlook, and a historical pedestrian bridge painted with a stunning blue. Bringing little ones? They’ll love navigating the labyrinth trail, searching for turtles and other wildlife, or playing in the willow village at Hazelnut Hideaway.
Discover Nature In All Seasons
At Indian Creek Nature Center, every season is a great time to visit. Visitors can come inside to see a life-like creek exhibit built into the floor, meet our resident animals, or settle into the birdroom to watch our fluttering feathered friends. Throughout the year, the Nature Center hosts festivals and programs that bring people together to celebrate the joys of nature.
A Truly Amazing Space
Finally, a tourist destination that loves the planet as much as you do! The Nature Center headquarters, Amazing Space, is one of Iowa’s most sustainable buildings. Come see how a fully net zero water and net zero energy building can be beautiful and functional. Every room in the facility, including a patio overlooking a wetland, is wheelchair accessible. Plus, electric vehicle drivers can charge on site while they explore the trails and indoor exhibits.
Easy Access to Nature
Nature is for every body. At Indian Creek Nature Center, mobility challenges don’t stop you from enjoying the beauty of our wetlands, prairies, and woodlands. Guests with mobility impairments can call ahead to reserve (for free!) an all-terrain wheelchair able to navigate any of the terrain across our trails. Golf Cart Tours of the grounds led by local naturalists can also be reserved online for those seeking a guided group experience. Bring the entire family for a hike at the Nature Center and explore the outdoors together.
Indian Creek Nature Center
5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-362-0664
indiancreeknaturecenter.org
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5300 Otis Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
(319) 362-0664
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