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SUMMARY:Geocaching Fungi Adventure
DESCRIPTION:What is the Geocaching Adventure?\nThere 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. Discover the parks in the evening or your back yard and see if you can identify a fungi. \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\, 2024 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. \nGet Started Today!\n• Download all the coordinates from below onto your GPS (available April 1st)\n• Use the GPS device to determine your location in relation to the cache. The GPS device will show you how far away and in what direction the cache is hidden.\n• Find the cache\, sign the logbook and take your trading card\n• Create a free account on geocaching.com and log your finds. The 25 caches can be found by searching for “WC Fungi Adventure” ( You can also download coordinates straight to you GPS from here or use the Geocaching app on your smartphone to find them) \nCheck back to our website on April 1st\, 2024 at 8am to download the general map and coordinates: https://www.warrenccb.org/activities/geocaching/geocaching/ \nOr open up your Geocaching.com App on April 1st starting at 8am to start caching!\nCreate a free account at: https://www.geocaching.com/play
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-fungi-adventure/
LOCATION:Warren County
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Geocaching,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP: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:20240321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T183000
DTSTAMP:20240411T135716Z
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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/2024-03-21/
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:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T190000
DTSTAMP:20240318T221856Z
CREATED:20240221T194746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T221856Z
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SUMMARY:Weather 101
DESCRIPTION:Weather patterns\, forecasts\, severe weather\, how can you understand all of it to make good plans for your day or week? Some of the terms used with meteorology can be confusing! Let’s decipher them together with Brad Green! \nYou may have already been utilizing Brad’s expertise if you’ve ever referenced “The Off the Cuff Weather Guy” on Facebook. Brad Green is also a meteorologist for the U.S. Air Force. During this program\, he will teach us about understanding the weather-world “lingo” as well as how meteorologists pay attention to patterns to make educated predictions of what weather is headed our way. \nThis program is family friendly\, but some terms may go over really young children’s heads. \n*Please register by March 18 so we know how many people to expect!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/weather-101/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20240314T140944Z
CREATED:20240212T194000Z
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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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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:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T110000
DTSTAMP:20240223T233448Z
CREATED:20240212T181106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T233448Z
UID:10000108-1708768800-1708772400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Wolf Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual program with the International Wolf Center for a program all about wolves! Bring your questions and your curiosity for this 45 to 60 minute program. The nature center will be open from 9:30am to 11:30am for you to explore the wolf display. The program will begin at 10am. \n“Using the gray wolf as an example\, we introduce you to basic concepts in ecology and the various interactions that these apex predators have with other animals. Gray wolves are just one species\, but they can have widespread impacts on their ecosystems!”- International Wolf Center
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/wolf-ecology/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T140952Z
CREATED:20231218T200131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T140952Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl- Annett Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Come meet a WCCB naturalist and enhance your knowledge about the Owls of Iowa. Gain the skill to recognize different owl vocalizations and take a stroll along the trail to catch a glimpse of the owls living in the park. February offers an excellent opportunity to engage with owls! Remember to dress warmly for the chilly winter weather.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/owl-prowl-annett-nature-center/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T183000
DTSTAMP:20240411T135716Z
CREATED:20240205T205638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T135716Z
UID:10000094-1708014600-1708021800@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/2024-02-15/
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:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T190000
DTSTAMP:20240314T141003Z
CREATED:20240126T170626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T141003Z
UID:10000093-1707847200-1707850800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*FULL* Marsupial Madness: Meeting Marsi
DESCRIPTION:Come learn all about what it means to be a marsupial! Marsupial Madness is an interactive and educational program designed to introduce participants to the fascinating world of marsupials\, with a special focus on opossums\, North America’s only marsupial! \nThe program will begin with a brief lesson that covers essential marsupial facts\, including how marsupials differ from placental mammals\, the phenomenon of marsupial pouches\, and the wide variety of marsupial species around the world. \nFollowing the lesson\, the program offers an opportunity to meet a real-life opossum\, our very own animal ambassador: Marsi! Learn why we have Marsi (who is non-releasable)\, and how we can help other wildlife stay in the wild where they are happiest! *Keep in mind that this will be one of Marsi’s first programs and she is still getting used to people. Animals have their own feelings (shy\, nervous\, interested\, scared) that we cannot control but should respect and Marsi may have her own ideas of how to interact at the program! 😉 \nThis program is free\, but please register by February 12th at noon with the total number of people in your party that will be attending so that we know how many people to plan for! \nWatch the video to see Marsi on an adventure when finding out her name!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/marsupial-madness-meeting-marsi/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20240314T141027Z
CREATED:20231227T161326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T141027Z
UID:10000086-1707264000-1707350399@www.warrenccb.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T190000
DTSTAMP:20240126T175739Z
CREATED:20231227T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T175739Z
UID:10000087-1706292000-1706295600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Registration is closed – Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the full 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! \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. \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\, croaking frogs\, or rustling wildlife. Spotting nocturnal creatures like foxes\, deer\, or even an elusive raccoon adds an extra layer of excitement to the adventure. \nNo flashlights are required. While you can bring a flashlight if you feel absolutely necessary\, 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.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011724Z
CREATED:20231218T202307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011724Z
UID:10000077-1706205600-1706212800@www.warrenccb.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20231122T193139Z
CREATED:20231122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T193139Z
UID:10000076-1705746600-1705752000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Snakes of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Slither out of the house and shed off those winter blues for a chance to learn about the Snakes of Iowa! \nHave you met Boo\, our fox snake Animal Ambassador? \nJoin us for a brief informational program right at 10:30am\, followed by some serpentine demonstrations and fun. Get up close and personal with a slithery friend\, touch a snake (if  you want to)\, check out our 3 ambassador snakes that call the Nature Center their home\, unleash your creativity with a snake-themed craft\, and watch a snake have a snack before grabbing a snack of your own! \nBring your questions and snake love for this fun program. Please register for this free program to help us prepare the right amount of snacks and craft supplies!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/snakes-of-iowa/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Family Fun,Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000
DTSTAMP:20240119T144524Z
CREATED:20231218T195434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T144524Z
UID:10000078-1705741200-1705744800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled – Animal Tracks & Sign Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come along with a naturalist on a hike and explore the fascinating realm of tracks and signs. Unravel the secrets of who passed by\, their destination\, and whether they were sprinting or strolling. This program will equip you with the knowledge to answer all these curious questions. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/animal-tracks-sign-hike/
LOCATION:Woodland Mounds State Reserve\, 19587\, Kirkwood St\, Milo\, IA\, 50166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T143000
DTSTAMP:20240110T145509Z
CREATED:20231227T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T145509Z
UID:10000085-1704891600-1704897000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED – January Homeschool Wednesday: Winter Survival
DESCRIPTION:This Month: \n \nJanuary’s Homeschool Wednesday (HW) theme is: Winter Survival. This session will be for grades 4th and up. Participants will work together to learn shelter building\, fire starting\, and what to do in a winter emergency! There is a maximum capacity of 20 participants for this class. Please register below! \nThis class will hike out away from the Center and will be done mostly outside in the park\, or possibly across the street at Lake Ahquabi. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and conditions. Families are welcome to take advantage of the Annett Nature Center while we are at our class. \n  \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/january-homeschool-wednesday-winter-survival/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Wednesdays,Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T190000
DTSTAMP:20231218T195111Z
CREATED:20231113T145911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T195111Z
UID:10000070-1704391200-1704394800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Mammals
DESCRIPTION:Brrr! What do Iowa mammals do when it gets so cold outside? Lets learn about some of Iowa’s special mammals\, the adaptations they have that help them survive the coldest Iowa nights\, and which mammals don’t particularly love the chilly evenings! Get a chance to feel some of the furs and bring your mammal questions! \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/iowa-mammals/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20231020T190554Z
CREATED:20231020T190554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T190554Z
UID:10000074-1702112400-1702123200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Candy Cane Hike
DESCRIPTION:Tis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes!  \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. \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.  \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!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/candy-cane-hike-2/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday,Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011101Z
CREATED:20231011T205730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011101Z
UID:10000073-1702112400-1702123200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Fall Nature Market
DESCRIPTION:Warren County Conservation Board is hosting our annual local nature and craft related vendor fair. We want to support local merchants in our beautiful park setting. Vendors will have all sorts of items to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season. *Vendor Fees will support a nature playscape at the Annett Nature Center. \nEach vendor was selected based on how well their products fit into the following categories: nature-themed\, hand crafted\, up cycled or repurposed\, Iowa based\, photography\, artwork\, items locally grown or created\, and items inspired by nature. Unique items are preferred\, and similar vendors will not be doubled.\nCome out to a beautiful park setting and look through the nature themed vendor booths with items that are: hand crafted\, upcycled or repurposed\, Iowa based\, locally grown or inspired by nature. \n*Don’t forget to check out the Candy Cane Hike while you are here!*
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/fall-nature-market-2/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20231109T170629Z
CREATED:20231108T150935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T170629Z
UID:10000069-1701972000-1701975600@www.warrenccb.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011820Z
CREATED:20230829T152810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011820Z
UID:10000071-1699984800-1699992000@www.warrenccb.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011919Z
CREATED:20230921T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011919Z
UID:10000072-1698085800-1698091200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:2023 Annual Halloween Hike
DESCRIPTION:Head on out to the Annett Nature Center for our Iowa Invaders Halloween Hike. This non-scary hike is educational and fun for the whole family. You will be guided along the trail to meet different characters\, including: Canada thistle\, zebra mussel\, wild parsnip\, Asian carp\, and an emerald ash borer. After the hike you can make a craft and enjoy some treats. The cost is $5 per person and those under 3 are free.\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**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.** \nIf you would like to volunteer to help with the Halloween Hike please contact hannahh@warrencountyia.org
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/2023-annual-halloween-hike/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Volunteer,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T012046Z
CREATED:20230829T144357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T012046Z
UID:10000066-1695146400-1695153600@www.warrenccb.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20230719T130302Z
CREATED:20230719T130302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T130302Z
UID:10000057-1694869200-1694872800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging @ Buxton Park
DESCRIPTION:Come discover more about monarch butterflies\, their life cycle and miraculous migration to Mexico. A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch\, determine gender\, and properly tag them in the wild 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 park net if you don’t. Fun for the whole family! Registration is required at www.warrenccb.org or by calling 515-961-6169. This is event is being hosted with Indianola Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/monarch-tagging-buxton-park/
LOCATION:Buxton\, 705 N Buxton St\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T193000
DTSTAMP:20230907T213855Z
CREATED:20230816T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T213855Z
UID:10000062-1694111400-1694115000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Canoeing Program
DESCRIPTION:*This program has been canceled* \nGet out on the water and have the chance to paddle around our pond in a canoe! A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment\, paddle strokes\, and get you paddling around at various areas. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 8 years old. \nRegistration is for one adult and up to 2 additional people in their canoe. If you are signing up as an individual we may pair you with another person. There are 12 slots open\, each slot equals one canoe. \n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/canoeing-program/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T210000
DTSTAMP:20230824T144644Z
CREATED:20230809T152624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T144644Z
UID:10000060-1692900000-1692910800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Sunset Forest Therapy with SUP
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been canceled due to lack or registrants.** \nNeed a refresh before the school year gets in to the hustle and bustle? Take some time for yourself to enjoy a sunset Forest Therapy immersive experience. \nThis program will combine the relaxing\, sensory walk of Forest Therapy and with water interactions and the option of using a Stand Up Paddleboard to get closer to the water. \nWhile typically there is a fee for this program\, we are offering this as an introduction to Forest Therapy. Bring a friend or come by yourself to slowdown\, unplug\, and get in touch with your senses. \nWhat is Forest Therapy?\nWarren County Conservation offers nature & forest therapy guided walks throughout the year at various locations. We invite you to unplug\, slow down\, and experience mindfulness in nature. These gentle three-hour walks will focus on using all your senses to explore nature. Shinrin-yoku or forest therapy can provide many positive health benefits such as lowered blood pressure\, decreased anxiety\, increased focus\, relaxation\, and a connection with nature. Staff is certified with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Association.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/sunset-forest-therapy-with-sup/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T113000
DTSTAMP:20230811T164419Z
CREATED:20230705T155623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T164419Z
UID:10000053-1691834400-1691839800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Standup Paddle Boarding @ Summerset
DESCRIPTION:Get out on the water and give stand up paddleboarding a try. A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment\, paddle strokes\, and get you paddling around at various areas. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 10 years old. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.\n\n*Shoes are required.\n\nThere is a $5 program fee for equipment. Fee will be due August 10th. You can send in cash or check to Warren County Conservation\, 15565 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA 50125.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/standup-paddle-boarding-summerset/
LOCATION:Summerset State Park\, 13084 Elk Horn St\, Carlisle\, IA\, 50047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T190000
DTSTAMP:20230803T151133Z
CREATED:20230718T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T151133Z
UID:10000055-1691085600-1691089200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:StandUp Paddleboarding @ Annett Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:*This Program has been Canceled*\n\nGet out on the water and give stand up paddleboarding a try. A WCCB naturalist will go over the basic equipment\, paddle strokes\, and get you paddling around at various areas. No experience necessary! An adult must accompany children and children must be at least 10 years old. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.\n\n*Shoes are required.\n\nThere is a $5 program fee for equipment. Fee will be due Aug 31st. You can send in cash or check to Warren County Conservation\, 15565 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA 50125.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/standup-paddleboarding-annett-nature-center/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20230515T212209Z
CREATED:20230515T212209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T212209Z
UID:10000047-1686330000-1686414600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Wild Outdoor Women 2023
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to meet other women with similar interests\, attend classes to learn new skills and enhance older ones\, or just kick back in the great outdoors? If so\, this is the event for you. Grab your hiking boots and your gal pals and get ready for an exciting day in the outdoors! With so many exciting sessions to choose from\, the hardest part will be deciding which to attend. The registration fee is $60 and itinerary includes: Friday night activities\, breakout sessions on Saturday\, silent auction\, and a Wild Outdoor Women gift!\n\nFriday Night Activities: Dutch Oven Cooking\nSaturday Sessions include: Sunrise Yoga\, Shooting Sports\, Welding for Beginners\, Nature Photography\, Hands on Self-Defense\, Natural Dyes\, Backyard Birds\, Bowfishing\, Camp Coffee\, and Wildlife Rehabilitation.\n\nClick Here for: Registration Brochure\n\nClick Here for: Registration Form \n\n\nThe deadline to register is June 2nd\, 2023.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/wild-outdoor-women-2023/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Overnight,Wildlife,Women's Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20230511T164821Z
CREATED:20230404T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T164821Z
UID:10000038-1685782800-1685793600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Kids Fish Day
DESCRIPTION:Have some fishing fun with us! Bring the family out to learn the art of fishing. Participants can learn how to tie knots\, cast\, and fish safely. 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.\nIt’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 Izaak Walton League.\n\n\nDay Of Timeline: \n8:45 am: Check In\n9:00 am: Fishing Competition begins \n10:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration\n10:30 am: Competition will conclude and we will determine final counts!\n11:00 am: Izaak Walton fish cleaning demonstration\n11:30 am: Drawing our prize winners!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/kids-fish-day/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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