Slither off those winter blues and join a Naturalist from Warren County Conservation to learn about the splendid world of snakes! This is a chance to learn more about these helpful creatures that so often get a bad reputation, simply because they are misunderstood! Learn about snakes in general, and get a chance to meet […]
This year WCCB would like to highlight each season with a hike! Our first hike will be about the wonders of winter. We will talk about the amazing things that happen in this season. This includes topics such as animal adaptations, tree identification, and snow. We look forward to exploring Woodland Mounds with you!
**1/27/23 This program has been canceled due to lack of snow.** Don't let the winter weather keep you locked up indoors! Learn how easy and fun it is to snowshoe while experiencing the great outdoors. Fun for the whole family! We will provide general instructions and snowshoes. Dress for winter weather and wear warm boots. […]
Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure, we're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with this 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 […]
Join Hootin' Hannah for an owl prowl, learn about the different owls found in Iowa and their calls. Get a chance to meet an owl and hike along a trail to see if we can find out who lives near the nature center! Remember to bring your warm clothes and shoes to be outside. […]
Parents may register children for camp beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, come to the Annett Nature Center (15565 118th Ave Indianola, IA) or call us at (515) 961-6169 (no e-mail registrations will be accepted.) Our camp sessions fill up very quickly. […]
**DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. Registration required. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR THE ORIGINAL DATE. IF ADDITIONAL SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For questions or to register, call (515) 961-6169 or visit www.warrenccb.org. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult Join a WCCB naturalist to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warren County Conservation invites you to join us in a nature & forest therapy guided immersive walk in nature. Forest therapy is a practice that brings people into a closer relationship with nature and natural places. We invite you to unplug, slow down, and experience mindfulness in nature. These gentle three-hour walks will focus on […]
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 […]
