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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20231122T193139Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011820Z
CREATED:20230829T152810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011820Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T200000
DTSTAMP:20240314T011919Z
CREATED:20230921T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T011919Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20230719T130302Z
CREATED:20230719T130302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T130302Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20230411T173637Z
CREATED:20230411T173637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T173637Z
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SUMMARY:FWCC Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Warren County Conservation will be hosting their annual native plant sale. Spruce up your landscaping with some native plants that the pollinators will love.\n\nA few favorites are include a variety of milkweeds\, purple coneflower\, White Indigo\, Cardinal flower\, New England Aster\, Goldenrod\, Blazing Star\, Columbine\, Obedient plant\, and many more. Quantities are limited. All proceeds from the plant sale will benefit Warren County Conservation Board educational programming and exhibits.\n\nFriends will be at the Annett Nature Center from 8am-2pm\, but remember\, some plants are more limited and may not last until 2pm!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/fwcc-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20230329T204336Z
CREATED:20230323T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T204336Z
UID:10000036-1682154000-1682164800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Trail Cleanup and FWCC Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION: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\, get to know a Warren County Park\, and be a part of a bigger movement.\n\nCome when you can for as much as you can.\n\n \nSiegwerk has graciously donated funds for garbage bags\, gloves\, and other materials needed for the trash clean up. You may want to bring work gloves and wear long pants in case you need to go off trail.\n\n*Children and families are welcome\, but please keep in mind that this event is self-supervised. Children should be with their parent/guardian at all times.\nDirectly following the event\, at 12 noon to 1pm \nthe Friends of Warren County Conservation \nwill provide a light thank you lunch and have \nthe Annett Nature Center open for visits and tours!\n\n\nPlease register so we have an idea of how many materials to have on hand!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/earth-day-trail-cleanup-and-fwcc-volunteer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Recreation,Volunteer,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T100000
DTSTAMP:20230414T184737Z
CREATED:20230224T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T184737Z
UID:10000032-1681635600-1681639200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* Seasons Hike: Spring
DESCRIPTION:*Canceled* \nThis program has been canceled due to the poor weather conditions we are supposed to have on Sunday. \n  \nWe’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\, and hopefully get a glimpse of early migratory birds. We are excited to explore Blue Flag Marsh with you!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/seasons-hike-spring/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20230413T144100Z
CREATED:20230220T145935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T144100Z
UID:10000031-1681414200-1681417800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*Canceled* 2023 Evening Prairie Burn
DESCRIPTION: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. \n~WCCB Staff\n\nJoin the Warren County Conservation Board as we light up the night sky! Learn about the valuable role fire plays in the prairie ecosystem\, and why prescribed burns are used. Enjoy the beauty of watching the prairie burn against the night.\n\nFor thousands of years\, wildfires kept trees out of Iowa’s tall grass prairies\, releasing nutrients that fed a lush\, new growth of grasses and flowers. Iowa’s native tall grass prairies and plant communities developed under fiery conditions and are part of a fire-dependent landscape. By reintroducing fire in a safe\, planned manner\, we recreate a process that maintains Iowa’s fertile soils in grasses and wildflowers.\n\nThis program is dependent on weather conditions. Registration is not required for this event.\nCheck for event updates our website events page: www.warrenccb.org/activities/events or call the office for at 515-961-6169.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/2023-evening-prairie-burn/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T110000
DTSTAMP:20230320T171226Z
CREATED:20230208T150136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T171226Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Hike: Spring Cleansing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe invite you to unplug\, slow down\, and experience mindfulness in nature. These gentle three-hour walks will focus on opening and using all your senses to explore nature. Shinrin-yoku or forest therapy can provide many positive health benefits such as boosted immune functions\, lowered blood pressure\, decreased anxiety\, increased focus and attention\, relaxation\, and a connection with nature. Staff is certified with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Association. \nForest Therapy is a practice. It is open-ended; there is no prescription for what a person “should” experience\, or what benefits they “should” receive. Each person has a different relationship with nature. \n*Location Information: The trail that we will take near the Middleswart Lodge can be steep in some areas. We will be walking at a leisurely pace\, and can easily take breaks as we go along. This is not a distance hike\, but enjoying the journey. Depending on the weather it may be muddy.  \n**Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather and dress in layers. We will hike if it is light rain (adds quite a bit to the experience) but not if it is thunderstorming.  \nThe fee for this walk is $20 per person and registration is required by Thursday\, March 23rd.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/forest-therapy-hike-spring-cleansing/
LOCATION:Middleswart Lodge\, 15875 118th Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T183000
DTSTAMP:20230222T195959Z
CREATED:20221222T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T195959Z
UID:10000015-1677691800-1677695400@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:*RESCHEDULED* Owl Prowl with Parks & Rec
DESCRIPTION:**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 \nJoin a WCCB naturalist to learn about the Owls of Iowa. Learn to identify owl calls and hike down the trail to listen for owls living in the park. Winter is a great time to call for owls\, but be sure to come bundled up for the cold February weather. This program will be held at Pickard Park\, we will meet in the shelter. \nThis activity is free but please pre-register by Tuesday\, February 21st. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n  \nDATE 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\n 
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Pickard Park\, 2205 E 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T233000
DTSTAMP:20230118T185552Z
CREATED:20230117T185613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T185552Z
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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 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 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? \n  \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-hunt/
LOCATION:Annett Nature Center\, 15565 118th Avenue\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230128T150000
DTSTAMP:20230127T205640Z
CREATED:20221222T155921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T205640Z
UID:10000013-1674910800-1674918000@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with Parks and Recreation *Canceled*
DESCRIPTION:**1/27/23 This program has been canceled due to lack of snow.**\n\nDon’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.\n\nIn order to snowshoe\, there must be at least 5 inches of snow\, and the event will be canceled if there is not enough snow. Please register so we can have your snowshoes ready\, and can contact you should we need to cancel.\n\nAfter you register\, you will be sent an email asking you to please indicate your height and weight\, so we can determine snowshoe size. (This information is confidential) Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-parks-and-recreation/
LOCATION:Pickard Park\, 2205 E 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T100000
DTSTAMP:20221231T203148Z
CREATED:20221231T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T203148Z
UID:10000014-1674291600-1674295200@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Season’s Hike: Winter
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/seasons-hike-winter/
LOCATION:Woodland Mounds State Reserve\, 19587\, Kirkwood St\, Milo\, IA\, 50166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoor Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T193000
DTSTAMP:20230110T170352Z
CREATED:20221214T190232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T170352Z
UID:10000010-1673980200-1673983800@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Snakes!
DESCRIPTION: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 one of our animal ambassador snakes! \nPlease register in case there is bad weather or we need to contact you!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/snakes/
LOCATION:Indianola Activity Center\, 2204 W 2nd Ave\, Indianola\, IA\, 50125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T180000
DTSTAMP:20221025T204557Z
CREATED:20221025T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T204557Z
UID:10000004-1667322000-1667325600@www.warrenccb.org
SUMMARY:Fall Discovery Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 station. \nDress to be outside and hiking! Please register so that we can notify you of changes to the event!
URL:https://www.warrenccb.org/event/fall-discovery-hike/
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 2439 Fenton Street\, Hartford\, IA\, 50118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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