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 […]
Looking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in a county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit! Join a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to […]
4/11/23 This event has been canceled due to the strong winds that are supposed to pick up through the evening. Please check back to our website: https://www.warrenccb.org/activities/events/ for future events and programs. ~WCCB Staff Join the Warren County Conservation Board as we light up the night sky! Learn about the valuable role fire plays in […]
*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, […]
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, […]
