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Fall Discovery Hike

Grant Park 2439 Fenton Street, Hartford, IA, United States

Head out to Grant Nature Land to explore what fall has to offer on this discovery hike with a naturalist. Grant Nature Land is a 150-acre park with a secluded pond, wonderful woodland trails, and prairie! We are also improving the Grant campground by adding electricity to the sites, a shower house, and a water […]

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Snakes!

Indianola Activity Center 2204 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

Slither off those winter blues and join a Naturalist from Warren County Conservation to learn about the splendid world of snakes! This is a chance to learn more about these helpful creatures that so often get a bad reputation, simply because they are misunderstood! Learn about snakes in general, and get a chance to meet […]

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Season’s Hike: Winter

Woodland Mounds State Reserve 19587, Kirkwood St, Milo, IA, United States

This year WCCB would like to highlight each season with a hike! Our first hike will be about the wonders of winter. We will talk about the amazing things that happen in this season. This includes topics such as animal adaptations, tree identification, and snow. We look forward to exploring Woodland Mounds with you!

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Snowshoe Hike with Parks and Recreation *Canceled*

Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

**1/27/23 This program has been canceled due to lack of snow.** Don't let the winter weather keep you locked up indoors! Learn how easy and fun it is to snowshoe while experiencing the great outdoors. Fun for the whole family! We will provide general instructions and snowshoes. Dress for winter weather and wear warm boots. […]

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Hidden Heart Hunt

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure, we're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with this 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 […]

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*RESCHEDULED* Owl Prowl with Parks & Rec

Pickard Park 2205 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

**DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. Registration required. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR THE ORIGINAL DATE. IF ADDITIONAL SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE, REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For questions or to register, call (515) 961-6169 or visit www.warrenccb.org. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult Join a WCCB naturalist to […]

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Forest Therapy Hike: Spring Cleansing

Middleswart Lodge 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, IA, United States

Warren County Conservation invites you to join us in a nature & forest therapy guided immersive walk in nature. Forest therapy is a practice that brings people into a closer relationship with nature and natural places. We invite you to unplug, slow down, and experience mindfulness in nature. These gentle three-hour walks will focus on […]

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*Canceled* 2023 Evening Prairie Burn

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

4/11/23 This event has been canceled due to the strong winds that are supposed to pick up through the evening. Please check back to our website: https://www.warrenccb.org/activities/events/ for future events and programs. ~WCCB Staff Join the Warren County Conservation Board as we light up the night sky! Learn about the valuable role fire plays in […]

*Canceled* Seasons Hike: Spring

*Canceled* This program has been canceled due to the poor weather conditions we are supposed to have on Sunday.   We’re springing into action with a season hike at Blue Flag Marsh. Join WCCB naturalist as we explore the marsh and discover the signs of spring. Learn which plants and animals call this area home, […]

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Earth Day Trail Cleanup and FWCC Volunteer Appreciation

Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

Come out to the Annett Nature Center to join in on an Earth Day celebration trail cleanup. Cleanups like this help reduce waste and plastic pollution, which help improve habitats, prevent harm to wildlife and humans, help improve water quality, and contribute to a healthier community overall. This is a great opportunity to get involved, […]

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