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Snowshoe Hike with Parks and Recreation *Canceled*

Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

**1/27/23 This program has been canceled due to lack of snow.** Don't let the winter weather keep you locked up indoors! Learn how easy and fun it is to snowshoe while experiencing the great outdoors. Fun for the whole family! We will provide general instructions and snowshoes. Dress for winter weather and wear warm boots. […]

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Hidden Heart Hunt

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure, we're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with this scavenger hunt. Your job will be to find 10 hearts both inside and outside the nature center. You will be given clues to find each of the hearts. Each clue will be about a […]

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*RESCHEDULED* Owl Prowl with Parks & Rec

Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

**DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. Registration required. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR THE ORIGINAL DATE. IF ADDITIONAL SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For questions or to register, call (515) 961-6169 or visit www.warrenccb.org. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult Join a WCCB naturalist to […]

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Forest Therapy Hike: Spring Cleansing

Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

Warren County Conservation invites you to join us in a nature & forest therapy guided immersive walk in nature. Forest therapy is a practice that brings people into a closer relationship with nature and natural places. We invite you to unplug, slow down, and experience mindfulness in nature. These gentle three-hour walks will focus on […]

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*Canceled* 2023 Evening Prairie Burn

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

4/11/23 This event has been canceled due to the strong winds that are supposed to pick up through the evening. Please check back to our website: https://www.warrenccb.org/activities/events/ for future events and programs. ~WCCB Staff Join the Warren County Conservation Board as we light up the night sky! Learn about the valuable role fire plays in […]

*Canceled* Seasons Hike: Spring

*Canceled* This program has been canceled due to the poor weather conditions we are supposed to have on Sunday.   We’re springing into action with a season hike at Blue Flag Marsh. Join WCCB naturalist as we explore the marsh and discover the signs of spring. Learn which plants and animals call this area home, […]

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Earth Day Trail Cleanup and FWCC Volunteer Appreciation

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Come out to the Annett Nature Center to join in on an Earth Day celebration trail cleanup. Cleanups like this help reduce waste and plastic pollution, which help improve habitats, prevent harm to wildlife and humans, help improve water quality, and contribute to a healthier community overall. This is a great opportunity to get involved, […]

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FWCC Native Plant Sale

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Friends of Warren County Conservation will be hosting their annual native plant sale. Spruce up your landscaping with some native plants that the pollinators will love. A few favorites are include a variety of milkweeds, purple coneflower, White Indigo, Cardinal flower, New England Aster, Goldenrod, Blazing Star, Columbine, Obedient plant, and many more. Quantities are […]

Kids Fish Day

Have some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to learn the art of fishing. Participants can learn how to tie knots, cast, and fish safely. The fishing competition will take place at Lester Pond. There will be awards, door prizes, and a free fish-cleaning demonstration. Bring your own pole or borrow one of […]

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Wild Outdoor Women 2023

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Would you like to meet other women with similar interests, attend classes to learn new skills and enhance older ones, or just kick back in the great outdoors? If so, this is the event for you. Grab your hiking boots and your gal pals and get ready for an exciting day in the outdoors! With […]

StandUp Paddleboarding @ Annett Nature Center

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

*This Program has been Canceled* Get out on the water and give stand up paddleboarding a try. A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment, paddle strokes, and get you paddling around at various areas. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 10 years old. Space is […]

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*Canceled* Standup Paddle Boarding @ Summerset

Summerset State Park 13084 Elk Horn St, Carlisle, IA, United States

Get out on the water and give stand up paddleboarding a try. A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment, paddle strokes, and get you paddling around at various areas. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 10 years old. Space is limited to 10 participants and […]

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