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

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours! No Registration required!

StoryWalk

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

StoryWalk® is a fun idea to get communities outside and reading. Each month, we will put new nature-themed children’s stories along trails in different parks. Stories will all be nature-themed and fun to read! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. […]

Iowa Trail Run Series

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

We’re back for another round at Warren County Parks’ Annett Nature Center for a beautiful fall run on Sunday morning. Race, relax, and enjoy the beautiful October colors through the gravel paths, dirt trails, and prairie grass. $3 from every registration goes to the Friends of Warren County Parks who help keep ANC, and the […]

Extended Hours

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

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours! No Registration required!

Monarch Tagging @ Otter Creek

Otter Creek 14400 Quebec Street, Indianola, IA, United States

Come to Otter Creek and discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch, determine its gender, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released […]

Free

Homeschool Wednesday: MONARCH TAGGING

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

Discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch, determine its gender, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released after they are tagged.Bring a […]

Free

Monarch Tagging

Buxton 705 N Buxton St, Indianola, IA, United States

Come to Buxton Park and discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch, determine its gender, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released […]

Free

Extended Hours

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

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours! No Registration required!

Homeschool Wednesday: LIZARDS OF IOWA

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

Did you know that there are lizards in Iowa? Well, SURPRISE! Iowa is home to 5 different species of Lizards. In this program, you'll discover the incredible diversity of lizard species, and even get an up-close look at a real lizard. Learn about their unique adaptations, from their amazing camouflage skills to their ability to […]

Free

Extended Hours

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

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours! No Registration is required!

Homeschool Wednesday: HABITATS

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

Put your detective skills to the test in this hands-on program! During this program, you'll use clues and critical thinking to identify different habitats, from dense forests to wide-open prairies. Solve the puzzle by learning about the plants, animals, and unique features that make each habitat special. Can you tell apart a forest from a […]

Free

Extended Hours

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

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours! No Registration required!

Night Hike

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

Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the moon, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. This program is designed to provide a memorable and educational outdoor experience, blending tranquility, adventure, and history!As the sun sinks further behind the horizon, a naturalist will lead you through carefully chosen trails, ensuring your safety […]

Free

Candy Cane Hike

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

Tis 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. Do you have the eyes to find them all? If so, enter your guess in the candy cane box for your chance to win a […]

Free

Fall Nature Market

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

Warren County Conservation Board is hosting our second local nature and craft related vendor fair. We want to support local merchants in our beautiful park setting. Vendors will have all sorts of items to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season. *Vendor Fees will support a nature playscape at the Annett Nature Center.Free To […]