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International Mud Day

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

Did you know there is a National Mud Day? It takes place annually in June! Come out and help us celebrate National Mud Day with an invitation to get muddy and enjoy exploring mud with your kids! Discover, or rediscover, the messy joy that comes with a good mud pile. We will be watering down […]

Event Series Extended Visiting Hours

Extended Visiting Hours

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

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!  

Dutch Oven Cooking

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

Are you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants will prepare recipes, cook them in the Dutch oven, and learn how to care for Dutch oven cookware. The cost is $5 per person. Payment […]

Free
Event Series Extended Visiting Hours

Extended Visiting Hours

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

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!  

Monarch Tagging

Otter Creek 14400 Quebec Street, Indianola, IA, United States

Come to Otter Creek and discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch, determine its gender, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released […]

Free
Event Series Extended Visiting Hours

Extended Visiting Hours

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

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!  

Monarch Tagging

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

Discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and their migration to Mexico! A Warren County Conservation Naturalist will teach you how to catch and handle a monarch, determine its gender, and properly tag them as part of a national research project. All monarchs will be released after they are tagged. Bring […]

Free

Event Series Extended Visiting Hours

Extended Visiting Hours

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

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!  

Moonlight Hike

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

Embark on a guided hike under the enchanting glow of the 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! As the sun sinks further behind the horizon, a naturalist will lead you through carefully chosen trails, ensuring your […]

Free
Event Series Extended Visiting Hours

Extended Visiting Hours

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

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!  

Candy Cane Hike

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

Tis the season to bust out your favorite ugly sweater and candy cane stripes! Come 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 […]

Free

Fall Nature Market

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

Warren County Conservation Board is hosting our second 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. Free […]