07/15/2020
The outdoor wellness program for tomorrow has been cancelled due to not enough participants registered. We are going to schedule a virtual option with premade items at later a date.
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Providing you with parks, trails, outdoor education & recreation. Come explore with us! WCCB parks and the Annett Nature Center are open to visitors at no charge. Many WCCB programs are free, some have nominal fees, and a few are used as fundraising tools
07/15/2020
An engagement ring was found on the Great Western Trail south of Cumming (1 mile from trailhead).
If you think it may be yours, please contact us 515-961-6169.
07/14/2020
Round 4 of what do you think this tree looks like?
07/13/2020
Don't you love how the morning dew adds "nature glitter" to everything? This spiderweb was accented with dew, showing off the intricate web-work before the dew evaporated in the sun.
07/13/2020
It’s a great day to be outside especially at Zo-El Annett Woods. Share in the comments your favorite Warren County Park.
07/12/2020
Explore the Annett Nature Center trails and enjoy all the spectacular colors of summer.
07/12/2020
These new park and trail signs will be coming to your Warren County Parks and Trails soon.
07/11/2020
Exciting things have been happening inside the Annett Nature Center. New flooring has been installed in the entryway, kitchen, and exhibit hall. This is just a start on the redesign of the exhibit hall. Learn how you can support new educational exhibits at https://www.mightycause.com/story/Abfkeg
07/10/2020
Thank you Annalise & Evie Duncan from Troop 50 for building and donating two wood duck boxes and two bat houses. These houses will be installed in the parks at a later date by WCCB staff.
07/09/2020
A beautiful day at the Annett Nature Center.
07/08/2020
Zach wrapped up his Fish Geocaching Adventure! Great job Zach!
07/07/2020
Have you heard the cicadas singing yet? This little one emerged on a garbage can this morning. When cicadas perform their final molt from nymph form, they leave behind these exoskeleton "skins." The best part about these "skins" is that they cling very well to clothing, and make great velcro-on bug-buds!
This cicada was safely relocated to a tree where it could finish drying safe from ground predators.
07/06/2020
Found at North River I Swamp White Oak Area. Please call 515-961-6169 to set up an appointment for pick up.
07/03/2020
When was the last time you visited the Annett Nature Center for a picnic? If you haven't been out in awhile, grab your picnic basket and hike down to Lester Pond where you can enjoy the new shelter and fishing dock.
07/01/2020
The July Storywalk is ready to go at Woodland Mounds. Walk along the trail and enjoy "Ricky, The Rock That Couldn’t Roll written by Jay Miletsky and illustrated by Erin Wozniak. The story will remain on the trail until the end of the month.
06/29/2020
Happy International Mud Day!
Every year on June 29th, International Mud Day celebrations happen all over the world as a way to connect children to the Earth and soil, and discover the messy joy that is comes from playing in and with mud.
Share a photo of how you have celebrated Mud! (Even if it didn't happen on June 29th)
06/26/2020
Our staff spooked up a few little turkeys while in the tractor.
06/26/2020
Iowa Non-Resident Deer Tag | eBay
The Friends of Warren County Conservation auction of a non-resident Iowa deer tag is now live! Share with all your hunting friends from out-of-state.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264776683799
Hunt Whitetail Deer in Iowa. Deer hunters dream of hunting big, corn-fed whitetail bucks in Iowa. You can learn more here:Iowa DNR.
06/25/2020
Check out this pair of mating insects. Do you know what type of insects they are? (*Hint, they were about the size of a quarter.)
06/25/2020
This toad was just chilling in some cool rocks in the shade near the Annett Nature Center today. Check out it's neat camouflage pattern.
Toads are amphibians, and their skin needs to stay moist. That is why they are often found in the shade, burrowed down into the soil or rocks, or out at night!
06/24/2020
Grab those garden gloves and head over to the FWCC Native Plant Sale this Saturday at the Annett Nature Center from 8AM to 2PM. Listed below are just a few plants that will be available for purchase.
Butterfly milkweed, marsh milkweed, prairie milkweed, common milkweed, purple prairie clover, pale purple coneflower, leadplant, compass plant, blue indigo, white indigo, cream indigo, smooth blue aster, New England Aster, wild quinine, white aster, smooth penstemon, large flowered beards tongue, blue vervain, purple coneflower, prairie dock, Maryland senna, sides-oats grama, prairie dropseed, and Culver's root. Quantities are limited.
06/22/2020
Eric Reed, Brandi Hommer, and Kayley Reed wrapped up their 2020 Fish Geocaching Adventure this past weekend. Great job!
06/18/2020
Do you remember the picture of the night hawk nest that a resident had found?
We got an update, and one of the eggs has hatched. Welcome little one!
06/16/2020
It’s a great morning to bike the Great Western Trail. Have you ridden the trail? Visit our website at http://www.warrenccb.org for more information.
06/15/2020
Our new honeybees arrived at the Annett Nature Center and they have been busy gathering pollen.
06/15/2020
A hydro flask water bottle was found in the Annett Nature Center Parking lot on Friday, June 12. Please call and tell us the color and arrange for pick up.
06/14/2020
Learn about geocaching and our Warren County Fish Geocaching Adventure, and then go give it a try!
06/14/2020
Welcome back to summer programs. The naturalists are gearing up for a few smaller group events in July. There will be some new guidelines for participants so visit our website at www.warrenccb.org for all the details.
06/12/2020
The FWCC Native Plant is back on for June 27 from 8AM to 2PM at the Annett Nature Center. Please visit our website for Covid-19 guidelines for this event. Hope to see you there. http://www.warrenccb.org
06/11/2020
Have you ever noticed this on a plant? Curious about what it is? Well if you look close there is a spittlebug inside. Learn more about spittlebugs and leafhoppers in our upcoming Nature Bites and newsletter. Sign up at https://forms.gle/4Q2vmrbbxKVwuhfAA
06/05/2020
Nighthawks can be commonly seen in the morning and evening flying in looping patterns. They feed on insects and are very camouflaged. Thank you to a local resident for sharing these images and making sure the nest area is protected from vehicles.
06/04/2020
Congratulations to Callie Hopper for winning the Nature Bracket Challenge! She won a little owl planter since the overall winner was the barred owl!
06/03/2020
This snapping turtle wanted to come in and help out at the shop this morning!
This is a good reminder that turtles are on the move looking for places to lay their eggs. Often they have to cross roads to get to their nesting sites and back. Please look out for turtles on the roads!
06/03/2020
Today only from 8AM to 8PM.
06/02/2020
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Our staff spooked up a few little turkeys while in the tractor.
This toad was just chilling in some cool rocks in the shade near the Annett Nature Center today. Check out it's neat camouflage pattern. Toads are amphibians, and their skin needs to stay moist. That is why they are often found in the shade, burrowed down into the soil or rocks, or out at night!
Learn about geocaching and our Warren County Fish Geocaching Adventure, and then go give it a try!
Karen & Kelsey in the Kitchen Episode 2 Pesto Caprese Chicken with Wild Leeks Thank you to Andrea at The Local Vine for the wine pairings. View the comments for the recipe, reference book, and wine list.
Our new honeybees arrived at the Annett Nature Center and they have been busy gathering pollen.
It’s out with the old and ready for the new. Staff have been busy removing old displays and tearing out flooring. The exhibit hall is getting ready for a redesign. To learn more about the future educational exhibits and show your support visit http://www.mightycause.com/story/Abfkeg
The box turtles enjoyed their treat of fresh dandelions and clover.
Second bobcat video from Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training Program. See first video here: https://www.facebook.com/36708117508/videos/1603396806482905/
Thanks to Matt Poutre from the Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training Program for these videos (second video in next post: https://www.facebook.com/36708117508/videos/647044402693961/) of a bobcat walking past their facility near the Summerset Trail.
Karen & Kelsey in the Kitchen Episode 2 Pesto Caprese Chicken (pesto made with wild leeks) Thank you Andrea at The Local Vine for the wine pairings. View the comments for recipe, reference book, and wine list.
Enjoy this osprey flying and wait for the magic around 1:10... it’s lunch time. There was a pair of osprey at Lake Ahquabi early this week.
It’s mating season for pheasants. Did you know the hen lays between 10-12 eggs? The young can make short flights at 12-14 days old.
Gain a new appreciation for dandelions in the kitchen with Karen & Kelsey.
Feeling a little sluggish, out of coffee? We recommend you a take walk outside no matter how slow.
Turn the volume on and listen to this squirrel “shred” some bark.
Osprey 5k Virtual Run Annett Nature Center A great afternoon for a run 🏃🏽♀️ There were lots of people and dogs out safely enjoying the trails. Just a reminder the parks and trails are open. Thank you everyone for practicing social distancing will exploring.
Run 5 Spouse: did you just sign up for another race? Me: yes I did Check out your next October race...
Get some miles in on your bike or running on the Summerset Trail. Run 4. Only one more to go before the FWCC Osprey Virtual 5k.
👍 Woohoo, we o-FISH-ially have 3,000 likes on our page! Thank you all for the support, you are FIN-tastic! 🐟
Tyler demonstrates a prescribed burn at Annett Nature Center flower bed.
Hickory Hills Run 3 This park has years of history so listen in and then go explore your Warren County Parks.
Explore Woodland Mounds Run 2
Over the next five days learn about some of your Warren County Parks and trails. Try out a new running/hiking route. Run 1 Otter Creek
Some spring sounds on a gloomy day.
It might be raining, but take a moment to just listen to the sounds of nature. ☔️ 🌧
Spring evenings at the Annette Nature Center! There were several woodcocks calling and performing their aerial displays! Listen in the video for the 'peent' call!
WCCB staff took this great video of some happy birds out at Blue Flag Marsh! This weekend would be a great time to check out some of the wildlife at the different parks!
Monarchs currently migrating in Mexico.
You never know that you might find while setting geocaches! This little guy was in a split in a tree at Otter Creek. 🐭
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Warren County Habitat for Humanity
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Iowa Court Reporters Association
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Don D. Davis for County Supervisor - Warren C
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Warren County Firefighters Association
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City of Indianola #thinkindianolafirst
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Touch READ MORE: What does #Indianolastrong mean to you? How about these numbers just in for an update:
761 Followers of Feed It Forward Indianola Page
200 Donors have given to this amazing cause with
$11,767 being raised in just over 1 month!
We have helped by purchasing gift cards from 23 Restaurants and Girl Scout Cookies (average nearly $500.00 for each)
We Fed It Forward to 20 Essential groups here in Indianola only!
Food 4 The Pantry Pick-up had 62 people give 125 bags of food 4 local Pantries on Sunday, May 3rd
And coming soon is our Indianola High School Class of 2020 version of Feed It Forward, buying $2,600+ in gift cards from locals to give one $10.00 card to EVERY SENIOR! (Only need $600.00 more for our goal).
Not to mention our Food 4 The Pantry #2 coming on Sunday, May 31st from Grace Church with a goal of 200 bags of food for those in need. We will pick up all bags!
https://facebook.com/events/s/food-4-the-pantries-pick-up-2/257706362280769/?ti=icl
Great day to be outside! We chatted with a Conservation gal that was placing geocache cards!
Did my 5k today still wanted to do it at Annette Nature Center. So why not, had a ton of sun and some good muddy trails. It felt good!
Nelmari Diederiks Smith and Jen Nutt doing our 5k at Gray’s Lake.
I sent a private message, but have not rec'd a response. I wonder if maybe it went into the "other" folder. Please let me know if I need to resend or call. Thanks!
Iowa Figure Skating Academy!!!
We welcome everyone from recreational skaters, to figure skaters and those wanting to play hockey!
Pairs of rental skates is included in the registration! Learn more and register today at
http://dmfigureskating.com/
Session 3 start
Please note, it’s never too late to sign up for Session, the cost will be pro-rated.
Metro ice Sport Facility
5100 NW 72nd Street, Urbandale, 50322
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October 2019 We found a training controller to a dog collar in the parking area of Swallow Bend, the north parking. We are trying to find the owner. If readers can, please share this with anyone who maybe runs their dogs there, we'd really like to get it back to them. (I know this is the Annett Nature Center, but Swallow Bends page only has a couple of dozen followers)
If you get an opportunity to participate in a Forest Therapy Walk I highly encourage it!
Thank you for the stand up paddle boarding lesson today & all the laughs— you’re amazing!!!
Visited Iowa from Michigan and decided to stick around an extra day to complete your lovely Geocaching tree adventure. Luckily we finished before the ANC closed so we could get the final cache coordinates and finisher coin! Thanks for the tour of Warren County! We LOVED the suspension bridge and campgrounds at Grant Park :) We'll definitely be back another year to complete another series!