Winter Plant & Animal Adaptations
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaThe weather is cooler, the perfect time of year for snuggly sweaters, coats, and mittens! Do you ever wonder how the animals and plants prepare for the winter? Come out to the Annett Nature Center to learn about Plant and Animal winter adaptations! A WCCB naturalist will lead this family friendly program on a short [...]
Candy Cane Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaBring the whole family out to hike the trails of Annett Nature Center in search of hidden candy canes. Submit your guess for how many candy canes are on the trail and get entered to win a candy cane themed basket of goodies. This is a self-guided hike, so you can come and go between [...]
Candy Cane Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaBring the whole family out to hike the trails of Annett Nature Center in search of hidden candy canes. Submit your guess for how many candy canes are on the trail and get entered to win a candy cane themed basket of goodies. This is a self-guided hike, so you can come and go between [...]
Snowshoe Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaBundle up and explore the trails on snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great way to stay fit during the winter. We will provide general instructions and snowshoes. Dress for winter weather and wear warm boots. This event will be cancelled if there is less than 6 inches of snow or extreme temperatures. Please register at www.warrenccb.org/events [...]
Forest & Nature Therapy Walk
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaWarren County Conservation will be hosting a nature & forest therapy guided walk. We invite you to unplug, slow down, and experience mindfulness in nature. This gentle three-hour walk will focus on using all your senses to explore the Annett Nature Center Trails. A certified guide with the Association of Nature And Forest Therapy Association [...]
Minute to Win It Night
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaGet out of the house for an evening of minute to win it challenges. Challenge your friends and family to see if they can complete the nature themed challenge in under a minute. The cost is $5 per family and proceeds benefit educational exhibits at Annett Nature Center. This is a come and go as [...]
Minute to Win It Night
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaGet out of the house for an evening of minute to win it challenges. Challenge your friends and family to see if they can complete the nature themed challenge in under a minute. The cost is $5 per family and proceeds benefit educational exhibits at Annett Nature Center. This is a come and go as [...]
Snowshoe Hike
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaBundle up and explore the trails on snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great way to stay fit during the winter. We will provide general instructions and snowshoes. Dress for winter weather and wear warm boots. This event will be cancelled if there is not enough snow. (At least 6 inches of snow is required) Please register [...]
Couple’s Forest Therapy Walk
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaWarren County Conservation will be hosting a couples nature & forest therapy guided walk. So grab a friend, family member, or special someone as the invitations will be geared towards pairs. We invite you to unplug, slow down, and experience mindfulness in nature. This gentle three-hour walk will focus on using all your senses to [...]
Herbal Soapmaking from Scratch
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaExplore the art and science of making handcrafted soap from scratch with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co.! Using the centuries-old cold-process soapmaking technique, students will combine plant-based oils and lye to create soaps that are mild, moisturizing, and eco-friendly. This workshop is very hands-on, with each participant making and taking home 1 pound of [...]
Evening Prairie Burn
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaJoin the Warren County Conservation Board 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 night. This program is dependent on weather conditions. Registration is not required for this event. [...]
Earth Day Trail Cleanup
Great Western TrailIn celebration of Earth Day we will be hosting a trail cleanup along the Great Western Trail. Gloves, garbage bags, and water will be provided by Siegwerk. We have partnered with The Chicken in Orilla and they have graciously allowed us to park in their lot during the event. After the event grab a bite [...]
Rain Garden Program
Annett Nature Center 15565 118th Ave, IndianolaJoin us in welcoming Julie Perreault to learn about the struggles of water runoff and benefits to having a rain garden of your own! A rain garden is a landscaping feature that captures rainfall and helps soak it into the ground. Urban development and removal of native vegetation has led to multiple environmental problems including [...]
