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*Canceled* Sunset Forest Therapy with SUP

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

**This event has been canceled due to lack or registrants.** Need 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. This program will combine the relaxing, sensory walk of Forest Therapy and with water interactions and the option […]

Free

*Canceled* Canoeing Program

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

*This program has been canceled* Get 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 […]

Free

Monarch Tagging @ Buxton Park

Buxton 705 N Buxton St, Indianola, IA, United States

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. Bring […]

Free

2023 Annual Halloween Hike

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

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.

Iowa Mammals

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

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! […]

Free

*Canceled – Animal Tracks & Sign Hike

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

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.  

Free

Snakes of Iowa

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

Slither out of the house and shed off those winter blues for a chance to learn about the Snakes of Iowa! Have you met Boo, our fox snake Animal Ambassador? Join 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 […]

Free

Owl Prowl- Annett Nature Center

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

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 […]

Free

Wolf Ecology

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

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. "Using the […]

Free

Rain Barrel Make and Take (Morning – 10am)

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

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 […]

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