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SUMMARY:Pancakes and Playscape; Introductory Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Warren County Conservation for a morning of pancakes and an exciting look at the future of outdoor play in Warren County! \nEnjoy a pancake breakfast to go\, or stay and eat it while learning about our plans for a new nature playscape at the Annett Nature Center Park. Designed to blend inclusive play with natural exploration\, the playscape will give children and families new ways to climb\, explore\, imagine\, and connect with nature. \nDuring the open house\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n9-11am ~ Enjoy a pancake breakfast\n10am ~ See plans and learn about the vision for the nature playscape\nHear a brief presentation about the project and fundraising campaign\nAsk questions and share feedback\n11am ~ Tour the future playscape site\nLearn how you can help bring the project to life \nSaturday\, October 3 | 9:00-11:00 AM\nAnnett Nature Center \nBring the family\, grab some pancakes\, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for outdoor play in Warren County. We can’t wait to share the vision with you! Get a sneak peak by visiting: WarrenCountyPlayscape.org  \nRegistration helps us ensure the proper amount of materials and seating! \n~Rooted in Nature\, Built for Everyone~
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/pancakes-and-playscape/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging- Buxton Park
DESCRIPTION:Come to Buxton Park and discover all about monarch butterflies\, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch\, determine its gender\, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released after they are tagged.\nBring a butterfly net if you have one\, or share a net at the park if you don’t. Fun for the whole family!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-buxton-park-2/
LOCATION:Buxton\, 705 N Buxton St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T155330Z
CREATED:20260413T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T155330Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging- Otter Creek
DESCRIPTION:Come to Otter Creek and discover all about monarch butterflies\, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch\, determine its gender\, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released after they are tagged.\n\nBring a butterfly net if you have one\, or share a net at the park if you don’t. Fun for the whole family! \n\nFree event\, but registration is required. Registration opens August 12th.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-5/
LOCATION:Otter Creek\, 14400 Quebec Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141111Z
CREATED:20260410T141111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T141111Z
UID:10000233-1785571200-1788109200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION: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. All the stories will be nature-themed and fun to read! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month\, the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-9/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141342Z
CREATED:20260410T140846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T141342Z
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk®
DESCRIPTION: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. All the stories will be nature-themed and fun to read! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month\, the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-7/
LOCATION:Lundy Acres\, 7226 115th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T152404Z
CREATED:20260413T152404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152404Z
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SUMMARY:International Mud Day
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is a National Mud Day? It takes place annually in June!\n\nCome out and help us celebrate National Mud Day with an invitation to get muddy and enjoy exploring mud with your kids! Discover\, or rediscover\, the messy joy that comes with a good mud pile. We will be watering down a mud pit at the Annett Nature Center to celebrate this holiday. You can observe this festive day in any way you like\, make a mud pie\, have a mud bath\, or a mud mask!\nGet as muddy as you can\, we’ll have a hose available for a quick rinse-off after you are done enjoying yourself. Share your photos and tag us on Instagram or Facebook. You will want to wear clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty or becoming your “mud clothes.”\n\n*This program will be canceled if we are under drought conditions*
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/international-mud-day-4/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T181438Z
CREATED:20251209T173032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T181438Z
UID:10000226-1780735500-1780747200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Kids Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Have some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to participate in the art of fishing. 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 ours. Bait will be provided. You will also be able to try fish bites cooked by the Izaak Walton League. Fish will be fried in peanut oil. It’s FREE — join us! A fishing license is not required for participants at Kid’s Fish Day. Please register each child so we can plan for bait and materials! This program is put on by Friends of Warren\nCounty Conservation and the Warren County Izaak Walton League. \nDay Of Timeline:\n8:45 am: Check In\n9:00 am: Fishing Competition begins\n10:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration\n10:30 am: Competition will conclude and we will determine final counts!\n11:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration\n11:30 am: Drawing our prize winners!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/kids-fish-day-4/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T141205Z
CREATED:20260410T140935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T141205Z
UID:10000232-1780300800-1782752400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION: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! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-8/
LOCATION:Otter Creek\, 14400 Quebec Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T203653Z
CREATED:20260413T150048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T203653Z
UID:10000235-1778176800-1778182200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED Geocaching 101
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED\nLooking 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!\nJoin a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to use the Geocaching app on your phone. Then head out in the park to find “treasures” called caches. Fun for the whole family! After this session\, you will be prepared to head out on your own and find the Warren County Geocaching Adventure caches.\n\nIt is a good idea to create an account on the geocaching app or on geocaching.com prior to the event. If you need help with that\, please give us a call at 515-961-6169.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-101-5/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Geocaching,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T180000
DTSTAMP:20251203T180959Z
CREATED:20251202T162427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T180959Z
UID:10000213-1767722400-1767722400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Animals In Winter
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to gear up for winter! How do you prepare? Coats\, gloves\, maybe a warm hat? Great choices! \nBut what about the wildlife around us? \nThey don’t have coats or gloves\, so they have to find other ways to keep warm during this cold season. Join us to discover the incredible ways Iowa’s animals adapt and survive the cold season.  \nRegistration will open one month before the event.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/animals-in-winter/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20251212T184924Z
CREATED:20250129T162718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184924Z
UID:10000180-1765616400-1765627200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Candy Cane Hike
DESCRIPTION:We are working on rescheduling this event. Stay tuned. \n  \nTis 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. Do you have the eyes to find them all? If so\, enter your guess in the candy cane box for your chance to win a candy cane-themed goodie bag.The winner will be drawn at noon\, and you do not have to be present to win. Staff will have candy canes\, hot chocolate\, coffee\, or hot cider for you to enjoy after your hike\, while supplies last. Feel free to come and go as you please.Don’t forget to check out our awesome vendors at the Fall Nature Market inside the Middleswart Lodge and warm up by the fire when you go inside to drop off your guesses!Registration is not required but encouraged. \nRegistration opens October 13th\, 2025.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/candy-cane-hike-4/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T193000
DTSTAMP:20251014T191039Z
CREATED:20250909T144757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T191039Z
UID:10000211-1760985000-1760988600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Hike: How to Meet Your Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Head on out to the Annett Nature Center for our annual Halloween Hike. This non-scary hike is educational and fun for the whole family. You will be guided along the trail to meet different characters. After the hike you can make a craft and enjoy some treats. The cost is $5 per person and those under 3 are free. \n**Registration is required. \n**Hikes leave the nature center at 6:30\, 6:40\, 6:50\, 7:00\, 7:10\, 7:20\, and 7:30.\n \n**Please arrive at the Annett Nature Center 5-10 minutes early to get checked in. The hikes leave the nature center at the scheduled times. In order to maintain the schedule throughout the entire night\, we will not hold hikes. If you arrive late for your scheduled time\, we will do our best to get you into the next open time\, however that may be at the end of the night. We do have a maximum number of hikers per group time to avoid overcrowding\, and to make sure everyone can hear at each stop on the trail.* \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email a few additional questions and a way to pay online. \n  \n  \nCharacters:\nSea Dragon\nSnap Dragon\nDragonFly\nBlue Dragon (sea slug)\nKomodo Dragon
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/halloween-hike-how-to-train-your-dragon/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20250725T134805Z
CREATED:20250203T134519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T134805Z
UID:10000193-1758373200-1758376800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging @ Buxton Park
DESCRIPTION:Come to Buxton Park and discover all about monarch butterflies\, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch\, determine its gender\, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released after they are tagged.\nBring a butterfly net if you have one\, or share a net at the park if you don’t. Fun for the whole family!\nFree event\, but registration required by Thursday\, September 18.\nRegistration opens August 18th\, 2025.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-4/
LOCATION:Buxton\, 705 N Buxton St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000207-1754744400-1754755200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000206-1754139600-1754150400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20250203T134214Z
CREATED:20250203T134214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T134214Z
UID:10000192-1754035200-1756659600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION: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! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-6/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000205-1753534800-1753545600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000204-1752930000-1752940800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000
DTSTAMP:20250623T211636Z
CREATED:20250623T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T211636Z
UID:10000210-1752314400-1752363000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Walk at Eckoff Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Prairie Walk through Warren County Conservation’s new public property! \nThe walk will be led by local conservation professionals and will include an intimate introduction to the property by Ron Eckoff\, a family member who helped donate the property. \nEckoff Nature Preserve boasts remnant prairie and oak savanna along a two mile trail. \nDiscover native plants\, wildlife habitats\, and the natural history of this unique landscape. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just curious about the land\, this is a great opportunity to explore and learn from the experts. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing recommended!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/prairiehike/
LOCATION:Eckoff Nature Preserve\, 2495 Pierce St\, St. Charles\, IA\, 50240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20250203T134128Z
CREATED:20250203T134128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T134128Z
UID:10000191-1751356800-1753981200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION: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! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-5/
LOCATION:Otter Creek\, 14400 Quebec Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000203-1751115600-1751126400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250606T190646Z
CREATED:20250128T160454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T190646Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Kids Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Have some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to participate in the art of fishing. 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 ours. Bait will be provided. You will also be able to try fish bites cooked by the Izaak Walton League. *Fish will be fried in peanut oil.* It’s FREE — join us. A fishing license is not required for participants at Kid’s Fish Day. Please register each child so we can plan for bait and materials! This program is put on by Friends of Warren County Conservation and the Warren County Izaak Walton League. \n\n\nDay Of Timeline:8:45 am: Check In9:00 am: Fishing Competition begins10:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration10:30 am: Competition will conclude and we will determine final counts!11:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration11:30 am: Drawing our prize winners! \n\nProgram style: Outdoor\, self-ledLocation: Lester Pond (At Annett Nature Center)Terrain: Uneven ground\, mowed trails\, gravel trailsRecommended Age: 12 and underRegistration: Strongly encouragedRestrooms: Pit toilet available
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/kids-fish-day-3/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T170000
DTSTAMP:20250203T133955Z
CREATED:20250203T133918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T133955Z
UID:10000190-1748764800-1751302800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION: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! Bring your whole family out to hike and read a page of the story every few feet as you go along. Below is a schedule of where and when the books will be placed. A few days before the end of the month the storywalk will move to the next park.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/storywalk-4/
LOCATION:Lundy Acres\, 7226 115th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T190859Z
CREATED:20250210T232814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T190859Z
UID:10000199-1748624400-1748710800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Wild Outdoor Women – 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is a Wild Outdoor Women Workshop?\nWould you like to meet other women with similar interests\, attend classes to learn new skills\, or be inspired to explore and connect with the natural world? If so\, this is the event for you. This workshop provides a comfortable environment to try new outdoor activities\, engage in hands-on workshops\, interactive sessions\, and guided activities led by experienced instructors.  You can campout and socialize Friday night\, then attend general and breakout sessions on Saturday. (In addition to learning and hands on experiences\, Wild Outdoor Women emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. Social gatherings\, group discussions\, and networking opportunities allow women to connect\, share experiences\, and build lasting friendships while breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes.) \nSession Information?\nThis year you can choose from sessions including: Evening Glow Canoeing\, Sunrise Yoga\, Snare/Trapping\, Shooting Sports\, Soap Making\, Blank Park Zoo\, Canning/Jam Making\, Eco-Friendly Painting\, Brew Your Own Kombucha\, Tea Mixology\, Flower Arrangement\, and Park Exploration. \nWho Can Attend?\nWomen 12 & older are invited to participate in this event. Come with your best friend\, mom\, daughter\, sister\, or come alone to meet new friends with similar interests! \nHow Do I Register?\nFill out the registration form and return it with payment. The registration fee is $65 and includes all meals\, activities\, and a Wild Outdoor Women gift. Registration deadline is May 12\, 2025\, but you will want to register as soon as possible since sessions are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. Participants will receive an email confirmation when registration and payment are received. \nView Informational Brochure Here
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/wild-outdoor-women-2025/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Make & Take,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Overnight,Women's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000202-1748091600-1748102400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-05-24/2/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
UID:10000208-1748080800-1748091600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Hours
DESCRIPTION:**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday\, May 24th 2025! \nSummer Saturday Hours\nThis summer\, we’re excited to announce that the Annett Nature Center will be open to the public on 6 special Saturdays from 1-4pm!  Stop by to explore the exhibits\, enjoy the trails\, and experience all the beauty nature has to offer. \nWhether you’re stopping by for a quick visit\, a drink and a cool down between hikes on the trails\, or planning a longer stay\, we look forward to welcoming you! \nCome visit us at the Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Ave Indianola\, IA. We’re right across from Iowa DNR’s Lake Ahquabi! Find us on a map here. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/summer-saturday-hours/2025-05-24/1/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T140636Z
CREATED:20260410T140636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140636Z
UID:10000230-1746640800-1746644400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Geocaching 101
DESCRIPTION: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!\nJoin a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to use the Geocaching app on your phone. Then head out in the park to find “treasures” called caches. Fun for the whole family! After this session\, you will be prepared to head out on your own and find the Geocaching Macroinvertebrate Adventure caches hidden in Warren County Parks. This activity is free\, but please register by Thursday\, April 30th. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nIt is a good idea to create an account on the geocaching app or on geocaching.com prior to the event. If you need help with that\, please give us a call at 515-961-6169.\nRegistration opens April 30\, 2026
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-101-4/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Geocaching,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20250422T215759Z
CREATED:20250417T140913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T215759Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Evening Prairie Burn
DESCRIPTION:*PROGRAM UPDATE*\nThe weather is still deciding what it wants to do. We may have the evening burn tomorrow night (Wednesday 4/23 at 7:30pm at the Annett Nature Center) but we aren’t sure about conditions just yet. We will post a final update tomorrow at noon!\n\n\n*POP UP PROGRAM ALERT!*\n\n\n \n\n\n🔥 We are going to be having an evening prairie burn at the Annett Nature Center\, and we want you to come experience the night glow with us!\n\n\nWarren County Conservation staff will use prescribed fire techniques to burn the old and weedy\, and open the ground for prairie rebirth. We will discuss the many ways that prescribed burns help maintain the health of the prairie. \n\n\n \n\n\n‼️ The conditions must be right in order to hold the prairie burn. We don’t have an exact date yet but we are planning either Wednesday\, April 23rd or Thursday\, April 24th. Since weather and conditions can change a lot between now and then\, we will put out a confirmed date by the Tuesday evening. Register on our event page to be notified by email of the final decision. \n\n\n \n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS:\n\n\nPossible dates: Apr 23 or Apr 24\n\n\nTime: 7:30pm\n\n\nWhere: Public will meet in the Pavilion behind the Annett Nature Center to watch from a safe distance.\n\n\nRegistration:
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/pop-up-evening-prairie-burn/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20250129T154309Z
CREATED:20250129T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T154309Z
UID:10000173-1745341200-1745348400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Happy Earth Day! Join us at the Annett Nature Center for an Earth Day celebration. Discover how you can positively impact our beautiful planet\, make and take sustainable crafts\, and enjoy our exhibits and trails!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/earth-day/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Make & Take
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20250407T184750Z
CREATED:20250203T132601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T184750Z
UID:10000185-1744138800-1744142400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Geocaching 101
DESCRIPTION: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!\nJoin a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to use the Geocaching app on your phone. Then head out in the park to find “treasures” called caches. Fun for the whole family! After this session you will be prepared to head out on your own and find the Geocaching Mineral Adventure caches hidden in Warren County Parks. This activity is free but please register by Tuesday\, April 4th. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\nIt is a good idea to create an account on the geocaching app or on geocaching.com prior to the event. If you need help with that\, please give us a call at 515-961-6169.\nRegistration opens March 8\, 2025
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-101-3/
LOCATION:McCord Park\, 900 South P St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Geocaching,Outdoor Fun
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