Saturday, May 15, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Annett Nature Center
Sunday, May 16, Noon–4:00 p.m., Annett Nature Center
Come and see what is growing at the Annett Nature Center and take some of it home with you. Our annual native plant sale offers native Iowa perennial. You will be able to find some of the old standards such as purple coneflower and New England aster, plants you know and love. You may also find some you are not as familiar with, like rattlesnake master and foxglove beardtongue.
Check out the plant list!
Back this year: Trees will be available for $30 per tree. Thanks to the Iowa DNR, MidAmerican Energy and the Indianola Tree Committee, a limited number of six to eight foot trees will be sold. Call Joel at (515) 961-6169 ext. 14 for details or see the form to reserve up to two trees (swamp white oak is sold out).
Star Party
Sunday, May 23, 9:00 p.m., Annett Nature Center
Turn your eyes to the sky to view the moon, Saturn and Mars. Local astronomers will provide telescopes. All ages welcome.
Kids Fish Day
Saturday, June 5, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Annett Nature Center
Come catch the lunkers of Lester Pond. Iowa residents do not need a fishing license to participate in this workshop, so bring the kids out and stay yourself to learn the art of fishing. Participants will learn the proper way to tie knots, cast and fish safely. There will be awards and door prizes given out as well as a hot dog luncheon following the fishing. If you bring a plain T-shirt we will also decorate it with a special design while you fish.
It’s FREE — join us. A fishing license is not required for participants (adults & children) at Kid’s Fish Day.Wild Women of the Woods
Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Annett Nature Center
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? Then this is the event for you. Grab your hiking boots and get ready for an exciting day in the outdoors. With ten sessions to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which to attend. Women ages 14 and older are invited to participate in this event. Bring along your best friend, sister, mom — even your daughter — to join in the fun.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $40 (includes Wild Women of the Woods tote, all activity options, breakfast, and lunch). Call Missy at (515) 961-6169 ext. 25 or check out warrenccb.org for details and registration form.
Wild Women of the Woods
Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Annett Nature Center
Registration form.
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? Then this is the event for you. Grab your hiking boots and get ready for an exciting day in the outdoors. With ten sessions to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which to attend. Women ages 14 and older are invited to participate in this event. Bring along your best friend, sister, mom — even your daughter — to join in the fun. Pre-registration required. Fee: $40 (includes Wild Women of the Woods tote, all activity options, breakfast, and lunch). Call Missy at (515) 961-6169 ext. 25 or check out warrenccb.org for details and registration form.
Osprey Welcome Ceremony
Thursday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. (date subject to change)
Annett Nature Center Hack Tower
What raptor can plunge 4 feet into the water in search of its next meal, is similar in size to a small eagle, can go through a “hacking” process at 4–6 weeks of age, and will return to Iowa within months? OSPREY! This magnificent bird has made its way back to Iowa. During July, the Warren County Conservation Board will welcome the Annett Nature Center’s newest residents — five fledgling osprey. Everyone is invited to get a close up look at the young osprey. After a short program, they will be placed in the hack tower, their home for the summer. Missy will be on hand to answer any osprey questions you may have daily from 8–10 a.m. while the birds are here.
Call Missy at (515) 961-6169 ext. 25 with questions, or to volunteer or donate to the program.
Bank Swallow Bend Dedication
Saturday, July 17, 11:00 a.m., Bank Swallow Bend Wildlife Area
The official opening of the Warren County Conservation Board’s newest, largest public area. Come take a look at this 542 acre wetland/grassland/riverine area and see what it has to offer. Pheasants Forever and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation will join the WCCB for the ribbon cutting.
Preregistration required, class space limited
Thursday, August 5, 6:00–9:00 p.m. &
Saturday, August 7, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,
Warren County Izaak Walton League
Hunters born after January 1, 1972 must complete an approved education course before purchasing a hunting license in Iowa. Participants must be 12 years old by August 7, 2010 and attend both sessions to receive certification. Homework is required and homework packets must be picked up by students at least one week prior to class. There is NO fee for this class. Lunch is provided on Saturday. Cosponsored by the Warren County Izaak Walton League and the WCCB.
Online registration is required. Go to the DNR Training Center - DNR Training and type “Warren” into the search field to find the class. Email Jim Priebe or call the WCCB at 515/961-6169 with questions.
Afternoon Canoe Float
Sunday, August 15, 1:00 p.m., Annett Nature Center
Bring the family out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon paddling on Lester Pond. Instruction and equipment provided.
Call (515) 961-6169 to register.
