*This program has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25th* 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 residing in the park. February offers an excellent opportunity to […]
Get ready to dive into the world of these mighty munchers! Throughout the program we will uncover the secrets of these busy builders. From their impressive engineering skills to their family structures, there is so much to discover! During this program you will get the chance to make your very own beaver lodge. So bring […]
Parents may register children for camp beginning Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is limited and on a first -come, first-served basis. To register, come to the Annett Nature Center (15565 118th Ave Indianola, IA) or call us at (515) 961-6169 (no e-mail or voicemail registrations will be accepted.) Our camp sessions fill […]
Join us for a slithery, scaly, and oh-so-fascinating adventure into the world of herps! From slimy salamanders to majestic turtles, our program will introduce you to these incredible creatures and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Get up close and personal with some of our resident herps, learn amazing facts about their behavior […]
Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center! There 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!
Come on a wild journey through the animal kingdom as we explore the furry, feathery, and slimy offspring of our animals here in Iowa! Can you guess which baby belongs to which animal as we put your knowledge to the test? This wild program will be sure to surprise you in the most interesting ways.
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Geocaching Adventure?There 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 […]
