Join Warren County Conservation for a Twister of a Halloween Hike! This is years theme is all about severe weather! Trek down the jack o’ lantern lit trail and meet some interesting weather phenomenon, including a tornado, thunder storm, blizzard, hail, and floods. Afterwards, you can enjoy a craft and a snack in the nature […]
Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the moon, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. This program is designed to provide a memorable and educational outdoor experience, blending tranquility, adventure, and history! As the sun sinks further behind the horizon, a naturalist will lead you through carefully chosen trails, ensuring your […]
Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours!
Tis 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 […]
Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours!
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 […]
Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure, we're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with a 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 […]
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 […]
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!
*PROGRAM UPDATE* The 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! *POP UP PROGRAM ALERT!* 🔥 We are going […]
**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday, May 24th 2025! Summer Saturday Hours This 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 […]
**This first Summer Saturday Hours are changed to 10-1pm! Saturday, May 24th 2025! Summer Saturday Hours This 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 […]
What is a Wild Outdoor Women Workshop? Would 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 […]
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 […]
