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*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, […]

Free

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, […]

Free

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 […]

A Day for the Dogs

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

Warren County Conservation is excited to be partnering with Kiya Koda for this new event! A day for the dogs is all about encouraging you to get outside with your pup-pal! Don't have a pup of your own? Come meet some of the adoptable Kiya Koda dogs, or take one on a walk to give […]

Free

Dutch Oven Cooking

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

Put your taste buds to the test with this delicious program. Enjoy good food and good company as WCCB naturalist demonstrates how to prepare different recipes. Take home recipes so you too can create these tasty meals at home!

Free

Conservation and Nature Book Club

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

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 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 […]

Free

Fire Starting and Make & Take Fire Starters

McCord Park 900 South P St, Indianola, IA, United States

Get a chance to try your hand at fire-starting and make your very own fire starters to take home with you.

Free

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 […]

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 […]

Story Walk

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! Please sign our guest book at the end of each StoryWalk® so we know how many people made it out. […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]