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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T110000
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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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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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DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T180000
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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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