Fire Starting and Make & Take Fire Starters
McCord Park 900 South P St, Indianola, IA, United StatesGet a chance to try your hand at fire-starting and make your very own fire starters to take home with you.
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Outdoor Recreation
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 StatesWould 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 StatesGet 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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*Canceled* Canoeing Program
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States*This program has been canceled* Get out on the water and have the chance to paddle around our pond in a canoe! 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 […]
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Tomahawks & Atlatls
Moats Park 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of educational fun to learn about tomahawks and atlatls. There will be a brief history of each tool, and safety instructions, and participants will learn to throw each one. So get your arms ready for tossing a tomahawk and spear at our large cardboard bison & 3D targets. Please register […]
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Candy Cane Hike
Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United StatesTis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes!
Come hike the trails at the Middleswart Lodge to find the candy canes hidden along the trail.
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February Homeschool Wednesdays: Snow
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesThis Month: February's HW theme is: Snow. There will be 3 classes for this lesson. Registrations will open 1 month prior to the date at 10am. ***Due to an all staff training, we had to adjust some of the times of these classes.** 9-10am: Snow Lesson - Registration closed. FULL 1st Grade and under, with […]
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Geocaching Fungi Adventure
Warren County Warren County, IA, United StatesWhat is the Geocaching Adventure? There are 25 Geocaching Adventure Caches hidden in county, state and city parks around Warren County. Your challenge is to explore parks and find them all using a GPS. Each cache includes an instruction card, a logbook, and a stack of themed trading cards. Sign the logbook to show that […]
*Date Change* Geocaching 101
McCord Park 900 South P St, Indianola, IA, United StatesLooking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in a county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit! Join a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to […]
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesAre you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants will prepare recipes, cook them in the Dutch oven, and learn how to care for Dutch oven cookware. The cost is $5 per person. Payment […]
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June Homeschool Wednesdays: Canoeing
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesThis class is for ages 10-18. Join us out on the water for a canoe program on Lester Pond. Our naturalist will provide instruction on how to handle a canoe to avoid damaging it, how to get in and out of a canoe safely, how to paddle effectively, and how to navigate in the canoe […]
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Kids Fish Day
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesHave some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to participate in the art of fishing. 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 ours. Bait will be provided. You will also be able […]
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Canceled – Fire Starting
Moats Park 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA, United StatesThis program has been canceled due to lack of participants. Fire? Yes! Let's talk Fire! Join a WCCB naturalist to learn about the history of fire starting, and some of the different techniques and practices. Learn how to set yourself up for success to get a fire going whether that is with lighter, a match, […]
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*Time Change* Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesGet 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 our pond. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 10 years old. Lifejackets are required and provided. Space is limited […]
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesAre you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants will prepare recipes, cook them in the Dutch oven, and learn how to care for Dutch oven cookware. The cost is $5 per person. Payment […]
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Archery
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesOur beginner archery program is designed for individuals who are new to the sport and want to learn the fundamentals of archery. Participants will be taught proper shooting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment handling. Our experienced certified instructors will provide guidance and support as beginners develop their skills and confidence. This program is a great […]
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September Homeschool Wednesdays-Tomahawks & Atlatls
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesJoin us for a thrilling hands-on experience where kids can explore ancient skills through our Tomahawk and Atlatl Adventure! Participants will learn a brief history of each tool, the art of tomahawk throwing and the science of using an atlatl, a prehistoric spear-throwing tool. Participants will discover the history and techniques behind these traditional skills […]
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Fire Starting with Parks & Rec
Moats Park 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA, United StatesFire? Yes! Let's talk Fire! Join a WCCB Naturalist to learn about the history of fire starting, and some of the different techniques and practices. Learn how to set yourself up for success to get a fire going whether that is with a lighter, a match, or a different method! Get a chance to try […]
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50th Anniversary: Conversations with Conservation
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesOn behalf of the Warren County Conservation Board, we are happy to invite you to join the WCCB and staff to celebrate our 50th anniversary! This milestone marks half a century of dedicated service to preserving Warren County’s natural resources, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities, and fostering environmental education in our local community. To honor this […]
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