We are working on rescheduling this event. Stay tuned. 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 […]
We are working on rescheduling this event. Stay tuned. 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 […]
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! No Registration required!
Calling all beginners to experienced birders! This is your chance to get out and see (or hear) what birds are out and about. Winter birding allows us to experience the quiet of the forest while listening and looking for our flighted friends. No binoculars? No problem. We will provide binoculars and guidebooks, along with some […]
Learn how to start a fire yourself! This hands-on program introduces participants to fire safety, fire-building basics, and how people have used fire for warmth, cooking, and survival. Perfect for all ages with guidance from a naturalist. Registration opens one month before the program.
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 engage with owls, so remember to dress warmly for […]
Winter is a great time for searching for animal tracks & signs. Especially after it has snowed, a fresh dusting of snow provides the perfect place for a story to be told. What? Where? Who? These are the questions we will ponder as we search for signs. The question is, can you use your detective […]
Bring your thinking caps for this hidden heart-hunt adventure. We're going to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with a 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 […]
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 engage with owls, so remember to dress warmly for […]
Get ready to grab your binoculars & field guides and head out on the trail to find some birds! During this program, you will learn how to use binoculars properly so that you can get the best look at our flighted friends. Get some tips and tricks along the way to not only identify the […]
Learning about conservation policies is a vital process to understanding the available resources to aid natural resource protection. The health of Iowa’s natural resources and the availability of our shared outdoor recreation opportunities is at a cultural crossroads. 60% of our woodlands, 99.9% of our prairie, and 95% of our wetlands – original habitat compositions […]
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: You get to work with power tools! Please make sure that […]
