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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!\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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T184328Z
CREATED:20250515T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T184328Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20250203T134214Z
CREATED:20250203T134214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T134214Z
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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. 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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000
DTSTAMP:20250623T211636Z
CREATED:20250623T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T211636Z
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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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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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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
UID:10000169-1749285900-1749297600@www.warrenccb.org
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
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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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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
UID:10000201-1745366400-1745539199@www.warrenccb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20250402T155411Z
CREATED:20250129T154058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T155411Z
UID:10000172-1743494400-1762016400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Geocaching Disease Adventure
DESCRIPTION:What is the Geocaching 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 that you found the cache and take a trading card for your collection.\nAfter finding all 25 caches\, take your 25 trading cards to the Annett Nature Center. We will give you the coordinates to find the last cache challenge. Take a picture of yourself with the very last card or all of your trading cards. Feel free to include family\, friends\, your dog or anyone else that helped you finish the challenge. All participants who successfully finish the challenge by November 1\, 2025 will receive a finisher’s token and your photo will be posted on our Facebook page as Geocaching Adventure Finisher. Then\, take the winter months off and check back in the spring for the next geocaching theme.\n\nFind this years coordinates HERE
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-disease-adventure/
LOCATION:Warren County
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Geocaching,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20250213T213849Z
CREATED:20241210T150418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T213849Z
UID:10000156-1739610000-1739617200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Hidden Heart Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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 living thing. You will need to figure out what living thing that is and where it is. At each heart there will be one piece you will need to pick up and take with you for a craft. Are you up for the challenge? This program is great for the whole family\, the targeted age range will be 7 to 10-year-olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nDue to the weather forecast for this weekend\, we will be canceling the Hidden Heart Hunt.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/10308/
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:20250128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20250128T161012Z
CREATED:20250128T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T161012Z
UID:10000171-1738051200-1738083600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
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! \n\nFree event\, but registration is required. Registration opens August 13th.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-3/
LOCATION:Otter Creek\, 14400 Quebec Street\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T183000
DTSTAMP:20240411T135716Z
CREATED:20240205T205638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T135716Z
UID:10000104-1734625800-1734633000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Extended Visiting Hours
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! \nThere 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! \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/extended-visiting-hours/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20241206T143510Z
CREATED:20240326T162256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T143510Z
UID:10000127-1733562000-1733572800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Candy Cane Hike
DESCRIPTION:Tis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes!\n\nCome 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDon’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!\n\nRegistration is not required but encouraged. Registration opens October 7th\, 2024.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/candy-cane-hike-3/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T183000
DTSTAMP:20240411T135716Z
CREATED:20240205T205638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T135716Z
UID:10000103-1732206600-1732213800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Extended Visiting Hours
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! \nThere 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! \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/extended-visiting-hours/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20241015T161034Z
CREATED:20240326T165943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T161034Z
UID:10000126-1731612600-1731616200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Moonlight Hike
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nAs the sun sinks further behind the horizon\, a naturalist will lead you through carefully chosen trails\, ensuring your safety while experiencing the natural world in a whole new (lack of) light. The trail will be illuminated only by the glow of the full moon\, creating an atmospheric ambiance that adds a touch of mystery and magic to the adventure. If the sky is cloudy it will cause the trail to be even darker! This program is tailored to cater to participants of various fitness levels and age groups. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner\, we will adjust the pace and difficulty according to the group’s requirements\, allowing everyone to enjoy the experience.\n\nThis guided nocturnal exploration provides a unique opportunity to witness the nocturnal wildlife in action. Listen attentively and you may catch the sounds of hooting owls\, or rustling wildlife. Spotting nocturnal creatures like foxes\, deer\, or even an elusive raccoon adds an extra layer of excitement to the adventure.\n\nNo flashlights are required. While you can bring a flashlight if you feel you really need it\, we ask that you do not turn it on unless absolutely necessary! We want to have a chance to experience our true night vision. The naturalist will have lights in case of emergency.\n\nSpace is limited. Registration opens October 14th.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/moonlight-hike/
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:20241021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241021T200000
DTSTAMP:20240903T134425Z
CREATED:20240903T134425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T134425Z
UID:10000149-1729535400-1729540800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:2024 Twister Annual Halloween Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nAfterwards\, you can enjoy a craft and a snack in the nature center. 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. Contact 515-961-6169 to register and ask for Hannah or Kelsey**\n\nHikes leave the nature center at 6:30\, 6:40\, 6:50\, 7:00\, 7:10\, 7:20\, and 7:30.\n**Registration and prepayment are required. Call 515-961-6169 to register.\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.**
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/2024-twister-annual-halloween-hike/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T183000
DTSTAMP:20240411T135716Z
CREATED:20240205T205638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T135716Z
UID:10000102-1729182600-1729189800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Extended Visiting Hours
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! \nThere 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! \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/extended-visiting-hours/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended Hours,Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T183000
DTSTAMP:20241014T192010Z
CREATED:20240826T141728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T192010Z
UID:10000147-1729013400-1729017000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Fire Starting with Parks & Rec
DESCRIPTION:Fire? Yes! Let’s talk Fire! \nJoin a WCCB Naturalist to learn about the history of fire starting\, and some of the different techniques and practices. Learn how to set yourself up for success to get a fire going whether that is with a lighter\, a match\, or a different method! Get a chance to try your hand at fire-starting. We’ll provide some snacks to test our fire on after we get them started!\n\nThis activity is free but please pre-register by Sunday\, October 13th. To try to decrease no shows and cancellations\, registration will open September 15 – 1 month prior to the event.\n\nFor adults and children 12 years and older.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/fire-starting-with-parks-rec/
LOCATION:Moats Park\, 900 N 1st St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T113000
DTSTAMP:20241003T210928Z
CREATED:20240826T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T210928Z
UID:10000146-1728468000-1728473400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:October Homeschool Wednesdays-Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a slithery\, scaly\, and oh-so-fun Iowa reptiles program! Get ready to meet some fascinating cold-blooded creatures up close and personal. \nFrom hissing snakes to basking turtles\, you’ll learn all about these amazing reptiles and even have the chance to touch some of them. So grab your friends and family and come hang out with us for a wild adventure with some truly cool critters! \nThis program is for all ages! Due to popularity with the live animal programs\, we may have a space for children to sit on the floor and save chairs for the older kids and adults.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/october-homeschool-wednesdays-reptiles/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Family Fun,Homeschool Wednesdays,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20240326T170714Z
CREATED:20240326T170714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T170714Z
UID:10000124-1726923600-1726927200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION: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!\nFree event\, but registration required by Wednesday\, September 18\, 2024.\n\nRegistration will open Monday\, August 20th\, 2024.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-2/
LOCATION:Buxton\, 705 N Buxton St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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