Come learn all about what it means to be a marsupial! Marsupial Madness is an interactive and educational program designed to introduce participants to the fascinating world of marsupials, with a special focus on opossums, North America's only marsupial! The program will begin with a brief lesson that covers essential marsupial facts, including how marsupials […]
*Update 4/15/24: The 2024 evening prairie burn has been canceled due to rain and wind speeds forecasted. * Join the WCCB as we light up the night sky! Learn about the valuable role fire plays in the prairie ecosystem, and why prescribed burns are used. Enjoy the beauty of watching the prairie burn against the […]
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 […]
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!
This Month: March's HW theme is: Amphibians. There will be 2 classes for this lesson. 1-2:30pm: Amphibian Lesson 1st Grade and under, with a maximum of 20 participants. This session we will learn about what makes an amphibian so special, different types of amphibians, and explore looking for and listening for different amphibians! 1-2:30pm: Amphibian […]
Weather patterns, forecasts, severe weather, how can you understand all of it to make good plans for your day or week? Some of the terms used with meteorology can be confusing! Let's decipher them together with Brad Green! You may have already been utilizing Brad's expertise if you've ever referenced "The Off the Cuff Weather […]
You will be provided with all the tools and instructions to make your own rain barrel for your yard.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 learn all about what it means to be a marsupial! Marsupial Madness is an interactive and educational program designed to introduce participants to the fascinating world of marsupials, with a special focus on opossums, North America's only marsupial! The program will begin with a brief lesson that covers essential marsupial facts, including how marsupials […]