The Annett Nature Center will be open until 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month! We will also have a new activity available for your enjoyment on these days. January's activity will be solving animal track and sign crime scenes. Can you use your detective skills to find out who was there […]
Come along with a naturalist on a hike and explore the fascinating realm of tracks and signs. Unravel the secrets of who passed by, their destination, and whether they were sprinting or strolling. This program will equip you with the knowledge to answer all these curious questions.
Slither out of the house and shed off those winter blues for a chance to learn about the Snakes of Iowa! Have you met Boo, our fox snake Animal Ambassador? Join us for a brief informational program right at 10:30am, followed by some serpentine demonstrations and fun. Get up close and personal with a slithery […]
This Month: January's Homeschool Wednesday (HW) theme is: Winter Survival. This session will be for grades 4th and up. Participants will work together to learn shelter building, fire starting, and what to do in a winter emergency! There is a maximum capacity of 20 participants for this class. Please register below! This class will hike out […]
Friends of Warren County Conservation will be hosting a bi-monthly book club. Simply read the suggested book and join us at the Middleswart Lodge for a book discussion followed by an extended activity related each months book choice. There is no charge for this program, but participants will need to provide their own copy of […]
Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the full 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 […]
This 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 […]
Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure, we're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with a 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 […]
Come learn all about what it means to be a marsupial! Marsupial Madness is an interactive and educational program designed to introduce participants to the fascinating world of marsupials, with a special focus on opossums, North America's only marsupial! The program will begin with a brief lesson that covers essential marsupial facts, including how marsupials […]
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!
Come meet a WCCB naturalist and enhance your knowledge about the Owls of Iowa. Gain the skill to recognize different owl vocalizations and take a stroll along the trail to catch a glimpse of the owls living in the park. February offers an excellent opportunity to engage with owls! Remember to dress warmly for the […]
Join us for a virtual program with the International Wolf Center for a program all about wolves! Bring your questions and your curiosity for this 45 to 60 minute program. The nature center will be open from 9:30am to 11:30am for you to explore the wolf display. The program will begin at 10am. "Using the […]
Come out to learn the benefits of rain barrels, how to collect water, and make a rain barrel of your own to take home. You will be provided with all the tools and instructions to make your own rain barrel for your yard. Bonus that you get to work with power tools! Please make sure […]
You will be provided with all the tools and instructions to make your own rain barrel for your yard.
Weather patterns, forecasts, severe weather, how can you understand all of it to make good plans for your day or week? Some of the terms used with meteorology can be confusing! Let's decipher them together with Brad Green! You may have already been utilizing Brad's expertise if you've ever referenced "The Off the Cuff Weather […]
This Month: March's HW theme is: Amphibians. There will be 2 classes for this lesson. 1-2:30pm: Amphibian Lesson 1st Grade and under, with a maximum of 20 participants. This session we will learn about what makes an amphibian so special, different types of amphibians, and explore looking for and listening for different amphibians! 1-2:30pm: Amphibian […]
