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SUMMARY:Wild Outdoor Women
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. \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 enclosed registration form and pay via the MyCountyParks Link. The registration fee is $75 and includes all activities\, meals\, and a Wild Outdoor Women gift. Registration deadline is May 22\, 2026\, 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. \nSession Schedule:  \nFriday Night Fun \nFriday\, May 29th (overnight optional) \n\n5:00-6:00pm Registration\, Set Up Tents\, Socializing\n6:00-7:00pm Dinner\n7:30-9:30pm General Session\n9:30pm Socialize Until Bed\n\nSaturday Sessions \nSaturday\, May 30th \n\n7:00-8:00am Sunrise Yoga\n8:00-9:00am Breakfast\n9:00-11:00am Session One\n\nA. Nature Crafts\nB. Boat Backing\nC. Gardening with Native Plants\n\n\n\n\n11:15-12:15pm Gen Session: Experience Oneida\n12:15-1:15pm Lunch/Silent Auction Ends\n1:30-2:30pm Session Two\n\nD. Cooking Wild Edibles: Black Walnuts\nE. Sound Bathing\nF. Stand Up Paddleboards\n\n\n2:45-3:45pm Session Three\n\nG. Eco Printing\nH. Herbal First Aid Walk\nI. Archery\n\n\n\n\n4:00pm Have A Safe Trip Home\, See Ya Next Year!\n\n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/wild-outdoor-women/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Overnight,Women's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260327T220218Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Make & Take (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION: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: You get to work with power tools! Please make sure that your vehicle can transport the finished 55-gallon barrel. The cost is $50 per barrel. Space is limited to 12 participants. Payment is due by March 3 to secure your spot. There is a morning and an afternoon session this year\, to try to accommodate more people; this event is for the morning. * Each family is limited to 1 barrel. You will learn the skills to make additional barrels on your own. \nRegistration opens 1/28/26.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/rain-barrel-make-take-afternoon-2/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260327T220245Z
CREATED:20251202T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T220245Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Make & Take (Morning)
DESCRIPTION: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: You get to work with power tools! Please make sure that your vehicle can transport the finished 55-gallon barrel. The cost is $50 per barrel. Space is limited to 12 participants. Payment is due by March 3 to secure your spot. There is a morning and an afternoon session this year\, to try to accommodate more people; this event is for the morning. * Each family is limited to 1 barrel. You will learn the skills to make additional barrels on your own. \nRegistration opens 1/28/26.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/rain-barrel-make-take-morning-2/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T190859Z
CREATED:20250210T232814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T190859Z
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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:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20250129T154309Z
CREATED:20250129T154309Z
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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:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20250309T214156Z
CREATED:20241210T153411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T214156Z
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Make & Take (Afternoon- 1pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 that your vehicle can transport the finished 55 gallon large barrel. The cost is $60 per barrel. Space is limited. Payment is due by March 22 to secure your spot. There is a morning and an afternoon session this year\, to try to accommodate more people. This event is for the morning. * Each family is limited to 1 barrel. You will learn the skills to make additional barrels on your own. \n  \nRegistration will open on February 22\, 2025.  \n**Cost is $60.00 per barrel.**
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/rain-barrel-make-take-afternoon-1pm-2/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20241210T160119Z
CREATED:20241210T152255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T160119Z
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SUMMARY:Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into the world of these mighty munchers! Throughout the program we will uncover the secrets of these busy builders. From their impressive engineering skills to their family structures\, there is so much to discover! During this program you will get the chance to make your very own beaver lodge. So bring your curiosity and your questions for this interactive beaver program. Program is targeted for ages 9 and up.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/beavers/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Wildlife
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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:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T190000
DTSTAMP:20241210T154332Z
CREATED:20241210T152047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T154332Z
UID:10000161-1737568800-1737572400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Macramé
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of knot tying by creating plant hangers to enhance your home. In this session\, you’ll master macramé and survival knots\, gaining both artistic and practical skills\, along with tips for displaying and hanging your creations. A naturalist from Warren County Conservation Board will lead the class. The target age for this program is 12 years\, and older.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/macrame/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T190000
DTSTAMP:20240625T130619Z
CREATED:20240625T130619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T130619Z
UID:10000139-1723572000-1723575600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Natural Dyes
DESCRIPTION:Are you prepared to explore the world of natural dyes and unleash your creativity? Discover the fascinating process of creating natural dyes and create your own unique dyed masterpiece. Join us as we explore the art of dyeing with natural ingredients\, and bring your creativity for this hands-on workshop. The cost is $10 per person. Payment of cash or check to WCCB are due at least a week before the program. This program is geared towards those 12 and older and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required by August 1st\, 2024. \n*Registration is required and spots are limited \n*Registration opens July 1st\, 2024. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/natural-dyes/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T163000
DTSTAMP:20240416T212852Z
CREATED:20240315T202357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212852Z
UID:10000113-1718989200-1719073800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Wild Outdoor Women – 2024
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: Fire Starting\, Night Hike\, Intro to Backpacking\, High Ropes\, Macrame\, Building and Protecting Ecosystems\, Wild Edibles Part 1\, Wild Edibles Part 2\, Backyard Birdfeeders\, Native American Celebration and Storytelling\, Power Tools – DIY Tray Feeder\, and Weather Preparedness. \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 activities and a Wild Outdoor Women gift. Registration deadline is June 3rd\, 2024\, 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\n*Please Note: there has been a change for payments; please make checks out to WCCB*
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/wild-outdoor-women-2024/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Overnight,Women's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T190000
DTSTAMP:20240326T160352Z
CREATED:20240326T160352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T160352Z
UID:10000118-1715967000-1715972400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Plant Pot Painting
DESCRIPTION:Let your artistic skills shine as you transform ordinary terracotta pots into beautiful works of art. Whether you prefer intricate patterns\, vibrant colors\, or whimsical designs\, the possibilities are endless. Elevate your home décor or create unique gifts for friends and family – the choice is yours. So grab brushes\, and paints\, and get ready to show off your creativity through terracotta pot painting! Supplies are provided but our space is limited. \nThe program fee is $5\, cash or check is acceptable. Payment of cash or check to WCCB are due at least a week before the program. Space is limited and registration is required by May 10\, 2024. \nRegistration will open for this event on April 8\, 2024.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/plant-pot-painting/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Make & Take,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T144342Z
CREATED:20231219T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T144342Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation and Nature Book Club: March
DESCRIPTION: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 a book discussion followed by an extended activity related each months book choice. There is no charge for this program\, but participants will need to provide their own copy of the book. Please register ahead so we can have enough materials at www.warrenccb.org/events. \nFor the month of March please read “American Wolf ” A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West\, by Nate Blakeslee. “Before men ruled the earth\, there were wolves. Once abundant in North America\, these majestic creatures were hunted to near extinction in the lower 48 states by the 1920s. But in recent decades\, conservationists have brought wolves back to the Rockies\, igniting a battle over the very soul of the West. \nWith novelistic detail\, Nate Blakeslee tells the gripping story of one of these wolves\, O-Six\, a charismatic alpha female named for the year of her birth. Uncommonly powerful\, with gray fur and faint black ovals around each eye\, O-Six is a kind and merciful leader\, a fiercely intelligent fighter\, and a doting mother. She is beloved by wolf watchers\, particularly renowned naturalist Rick McIntyre\, and becomes something of a social media star\, with followers around the world. \nBut as she raises her pups and protects her pack\, O-Six is challenged on all fronts: by hunters\, who compete with wolves for the elk they both prize; by cattle ranchers who are losing livestock and have the ear of politicians; and by other Yellowstone wolves who are vying for control of the park’s stunningly beautiful Lamar Valley.These forces collide in American Wolf\, a riveting multigenerational saga of hardship and triumph that tells a larger story about the ongoing cultural clash in the West—between those fighting for a vanishing way of life and those committed to restoring one of the country’s most iconic landscapes.”- Penguin Random House
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/conservation-and-nature-book-club-march/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20240314T140944Z
CREATED:20240212T194000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T140944Z
UID:10000090-1709989200-1709992800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Make and Take (Afternoon – 1pm)
DESCRIPTION: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 that your vehicle can transport the finished 55 gallon large barrel. The cost is $50 per barrel. Space is limited to 12 participants. Payment is due by March 4 to secure your spot. There is a morning and an afternoon session this year\, to try to accommodate more people\, this event is for the afternoon. \n* Each person is limited to 1 barrel. You will learn the skills to make additional barrels on your own. This ensures that we can reach as many people as possible for these classes. You are welcome to bring a support person to help you with your barrel. You don’t need to register them\, but we will ask if you are bringing someone before the program.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/rain-barrel-make-take-afternoon-1pm/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T110000
DTSTAMP:20240314T150010Z
CREATED:20240212T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T150010Z
UID:10000089-1709978400-1709982000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Make and Take (Morning – 10am)
DESCRIPTION: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 that your vehicle can transport the finished 55 gallon large barrel. The cost is $50 per barrel. Space is limited to 12 participants. Payment is due by March 4 to secure your spot. There is a morning and an afternoon session this year\, to try to accommodate more people\, this event is for the morning. \n* Each person is limited to 1 barrel. You will learn the skills to make additional barrels on your own. This ensures that we can reach as many people as possible for these classes. You are welcome to bring a support person to help you with your barrel. You don’t need to register them\, but we will ask if you are bringing someone before the program.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/rain-barrel-make-take-morning-10am/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20240314T141012Z
CREATED:20231218T195622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T141012Z
UID:10000079-1707555600-1707562800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY: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? \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/hidden-heart-hike/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Make & Take
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20240314T141027Z
CREATED:20231227T161326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T141027Z
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SUMMARY:February Homeschool Wednesdays: Snow
DESCRIPTION:This Month:\nFebruary’s HW theme is: Snow. There will be 3 classes for this lesson. Registrations will open 1 month prior to the date at 10am.\n***Due to an all staff training\, we had to adjust some of the times of these classes.** \n9-10am: Snow Lesson – Registration closed. FULL\n1st Grade and under\, with a maximum of 25 participants. This session we will learn about what snow is\, where it comes from\, and make a fun snowy craft! This session will mostly be indoors. \n10:00-11:00am: Snow Lesson\n2nd Grade – 5th Grade with a maximum of 25 participants. This session we will learn about how snow is made\, and the different types of snow\, and make a fun snowy craft! This session will mostly be indoors. \n2:00-3:30pm: Snowshoeing\n6th Grade & Up with a maximum of 20 participants. This session we will learn about the history of snowshoes\, how to measure and put on snowshoes\, and we will go on a snowshoe hike. This session will be mostly outdoors\, please wear sturdy\, warm\, waterproof boots. (Ugg type boots don’t work very well for this.)\n*This program requires 4 or more inches of snow to prevent damage to the snowshoes\, and will be canceled if we do not have enough snow.* \nAbout Homeschool Wednesdays:\nOne Wednesday each month\, we will have a specific program topic chosen. There will be different times specified for different age groups to allow learning at their level\, with their peers. The topic may be the same but have slightly different activities based on the ages present. \nOur wish is that Homeschool Wednesdays offers a chance for non-traditionally educated students to get together with other students their age to learn about a fun\, educational topic. We also hope this serves as a new outlet to socialize with other students who are also learning at home. \nWe hope you will take advantage of our trails\, shelters\, and Nature Center before and/or after your child’s age group’s program to take an exploration hike\, bring a lesson from home to a new setting\, eat lunch\, or explore the exhibits in the nature center.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/february-homeschool-wednesdays-snow/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Wednesdays,Make & Take,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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SUMMARY:*Date Change* Conservation and Nature Book Club: January
DESCRIPTION: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 a book discussion followed by an extended activity related each months book choice. There is no charge for this program\, but participants will need to provide their own copy of the book. Please register ahead so we can have enough materials at www.warrenccb.org/events. \nFor the month of January please read “The Eight Master Lessons of Nature” What Nature Teaches Us About Living Well in the World\, by Gary Ferguson. Ferguson’s books explore the intricate relationship between humans and nature. His books delve into various aspects of ecology and conservation.\n“Through cutting-edge data and research\, drawing on science\, psychology\, history\, and philosophy\, The Eight Master Lessons of Nature will leave readers with a feeling of hope\, excitement\, and joy. It is a dazzling statement about the powers of physical\, mental\, and spiritual wellness that come from reclaiming our relationship with Mother Nature. Lessons about mystery\, loss\, and fine art of rising again\, how animals make us smarter\, and how the planet’s elders make us better at life are unforgettable and transformative.” – Penguin Random House
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/conservation-and-nature-book-club-january/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature
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SUMMARY:Holiday Terrariums
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with a Warren County Conservation Naturalist and create your very own holiday themed terrariums! We will provide the materials and instruction for kids to make and take home a terrarium with a plant and decor. \nChildren 7 and younger will need an adult to help them create their terrariums and follow the steps. There is a materials fee of $10 for this program. Please register at www.warrenccb.org/events by Monday December 4th.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/holiday-terrariums/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature
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SUMMARY:Conservation and Nature Book Club: November
DESCRIPTION: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 register ahead so we can have enough materials at www.warrenccb.org/events. \nFor the month of November please read “The Nature of Oak\, The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees”. Written by Douglas W. Tallamy. This book reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month\, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life\, death\, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars\, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak\, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them. \nPrevious books by Douglas W. Tallamy are “Bringing Nature Home” and “Nature’s Best Hope”.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/conservation-and-nature-book-club-november/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature
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SUMMARY:Conservation and Nature Book Club: September
DESCRIPTION: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 register ahead so we can have enough materials at www.warrenccb.org/events.\nFor the month of September please read “Bicycling with Butterflies”. Written by Sara Dykman. Sara is an outdoor educator and field researcher\, who achieved a remarkable feat when she became the first person to accompany monarch butterflies on their annual migration\, covering a distance of over 10\,000 miles across three countries. What made her journey even more extraordinary was that she completed it solo and on a bicycle she constructed using secondhand components.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/conservation-and-nature-book-club-september/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Take,Nature
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