**This program has been canceled**   Enjoy a morning walk and learn about flora and fauna found there this time of year!

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 […]

StoryWalk® is a fun idea to get communities outside and reading. Each month, we will put new nature-themed children’s stories along trails in different parks. Stories will all be nature themed and fun to read! Please sign our guest book at the end of each StoryWalk® so we know how many people made it out.

***This program has been canceled due to low registration but will be rescheduled later this fall. Join us for an evening of educational fun to learn about tomahawks and atlatls. There will be a brief history of each tool, and safety instructions, and participants will learn to throw each one. So get your arms ready […]

Come discover more about monarch butterflies, their life cycle, and their 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. […]

Join one of our naturalists on a hike to explore the foliage of fall in the Zo-El Annett Woods. Get the chance to replace the business of town with chirping birds and rustling leaves. While also learning about what plants and animals are doing in the fall to prepare for winter.  

Calling all wildlife biologist kids! Telemetry is the process of recording and transmitting information from specific equipment. Learn about how scientists use telemetry equipment to track and record information about animals like wolves! Your child will get a chance to handle the equipment and gain knowledge about what all wildlife biologists can learn from the […]

It’s time to put your crafting skills to the test and build your own bird house! A naturalist will walk you through how to build the house, and you get to take it home and decorate however you like. Come Spring time you will be able to enjoy watching these beautiful animals make their home […]

The days are growing shorter and the nights are lasting longer. Which means it is the perfect time for a night time hike! Join one of our naturalists to get the chance to see the Geminid meteor shower and to explore the constellations in the night sky. Be sure to dress accordingly to the weather […]

Elevate your celebrations this year by incorporating a touch of nature with a delightful wood cookie ornament. Take inspiration from our diverse range of designs and feel free to infuse your own artistic touch. People of all ages can revel in this program. Sign up on our website to participate! This is a come and […]

This Month: January'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! This class will hike out […]

Can you believe it? Armadillos can now be spotted in Iowa! Don't miss out on our presentation about these fascinating creatures. There are many different characteristics that make armadillos a fun study! We invite you to join us for an enlightening presentation where we will delve into the world of armadillos and explore what makes […]