Indian Creek Nature Center Programs
Barred Owl
Please check our website, Facebook, or Instagram for updates on environmental education programs. Public programs are provided free of charge by volunteer naturalists and educators.
All programs take place at Indian Creek Nature Center, meeting at the main entrance parking area off County Route 14 unless otherwise noted. Please RSVP for programs by contacting us with your name and group size.
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Spring and Summer 2026 Public Programs
Red Trillium, Trillium erectum
Spring Wildflowers at ICNC
Date: Saturday, May 2, 9:30am - 12:00noon
Spring ephemerals should be in full bloom and trees will be getting ready to leaf out at the Wildflower Loop; join botanist Anne Johnson at the East Entrance for an enjoyable springtime stroll around the loop and beyond.
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Leader: Anne Johnson, ICNC Board Member
World Migratory Bird Day - Every Bird Counts!
Date: Saturday, May 9, 8:00am
This program is co-sponsored by Northern New York Audubon, led by Mary Beth Warburton. The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is: “Every Bird Counts - Your Observations Matter“. Join ornithologist Susan Willson, Eileen Wheeler, and Mary Beth Warburton for a morning of enjoying migrants and ICNC resident species. Meet at the main entrance. Bring your own binoculars or borrow them from the Center.
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Leaders: Susan Willson, Eileen Wheeler and Mary Beth Warburton
Sandhill Cranes - photo by Linda MacQueen
Spring Workday
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 9:00am - 12:00noon
Join Board members and volunteers for a workday to clean up from winter and prepare for the season ahead. Please stop by to help with trail maintenance and other projects. All levels of experience welcome! Gloves and boots recommended. Tools will be provided.
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Leader: ICNC Board Members
Dragonflies of the Center
Date: Saturday, June 13, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Rain Date: Saturday, June 20
Dragonflies and damselflies are aerial acrobats that can be found in and around many aquatic habitats. We will check out the ponds and various trails and fields of the Center. All ages and levels are welcome! Some nets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Insect repellent is recommended!
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Leaders: Jan Trybula, ICNC Board Member
Racket-tailed Emerald, Dorocordulia libera