2023 Annual Halloween Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesHead on out to the Annett Nature Center for our Iowa Invaders Halloween Hike. This non-scary hike is educational and fun for the whole family.
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2023 Geocaching Mineral Adventure
What is the Geocaching Mineral 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 […]
Birdhouse Make & Take
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesIt’s time to put your crafting skills to the test and build your own bird house! A naturalist will walk you through how to build the house, and you get to take it home and decorate however you like. Come Spring time you will be able to enjoy watching these beautiful animals make their home […]
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Conservation and Nature Book Club: November
Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United StatesFriends 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 discussion followed by an extended activity related to the book. There is no charge for this program, but participants will need to provide their own copy of the book. Please […]
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Meteor Shower Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesThe days are growing shorter and the nights are lasting longer. Which means it is the perfect time for a night time hike! Join one of our naturalists to get the chance to see the Geminid meteor shower and to explore the constellations in the night sky. Be sure to dress accordingly to the weather […]
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Make & Take Wood Cookie Ornaments
Elevate your celebrations this year by incorporating a touch of nature with a delightful wood cookie ornament. Take inspiration from our diverse range of designs and feel free to infuse your own artistic touch. People of all ages can revel in this program. Sign up on our website to participate! This is a come and […]
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Holiday Terrariums
Indianola Activity Center 2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United StatesSpend an evening with a Warren County Conservation Naturalist and create your very own holiday themed terrariums! We will provide the materials and instruction for kids to make and take home a terrarium with a plant and decor. Children 7 and younger will need an adult to help them create their terrariums and follow the […]
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Fall Nature Market
Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United StatesWarren County Conservation Board is hosting our annual 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. Each […]
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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Iowa Mammals
Indianola Activity Center 2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United StatesBrrr! What do Iowa mammals do when it gets so cold outside? Lets learn about some of Iowa's special mammals, the adaptations they have that help them survive the coldest Iowa nights, and which mammals don't particularly love the chilly evenings! Get a chance to feel some of the furs and bring your mammal questions! […]
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CANCELED – January Homeschool Wednesday: Winter Survival
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesThis 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 […]
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*Canceled Extended Hours: Animal Tracks & Sign
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesThe 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 […]
*Canceled – Animal Tracks & Sign Hike
Woodland Mounds State Reserve 19587, Kirkwood St, Milo, IA, United StatesCome 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.
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Snakes of Iowa
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesSlither 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 […]
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January’s Homeschool Wednesday: Winter Survival
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 […]
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*Date Change* Conservation and Nature Book Club: January
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesFriends 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 […]
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Registration is closed – Full Moon Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesEmbark 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 […]
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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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Hidden Heart Hunt
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesBring 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 […]
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*FULL* Marsupial Madness: Meeting Marsi
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Extended Visiting Hours
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United StatesTake 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!
