Warren County Conservation Board

10/14/2026

👀 We are looking for vendors!👀

Whether you create handmade crafts, nature-themed art, eco-friendly products, or other nature-inspired trinkets, we’d love to have you!

The Nature Market will be paired with our annual Candy Cane Hike, making it the perfect opportunity for visitors to shop local, find unique gifts, and enjoy some holiday fun in nature. ❄️🌲

Interested in becoming a vendor? Click the link to apply!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOJEb-bXbupexoKSRSaGA9FscDU04TlLdu1R7bFW_QJoyz8g/viewform?usp=header

10/02/2026

🌳🎉 PLAYSCAPE OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW! 🎉🌳

We are SO excited to share our Playscape plans with you! Join us for a pancake breakfast, learn more about our plans, and look ahead to the future of outdoor play and education at Warren County Conservation. 🥞🌲

👀 Here’s a little sneak peek at our Playscape plans! 🎥

We can’t wait to show you the full vision and hear what you think. Whether you’re curious about the plans, excited about the possibilities, or just here for the pancakes (we don’t blame you 😉), we'll see you there!

09/30/2026

The clouds really said, “How can I make this… about me?” 🌧️😂

Hehe, we’re just joking, but what’s not a joke is your safety!

🌧️ More rain is on the way! Please keep the weather in mind before heading out to our parks.

Many of our parks are already experiencing standing water and muddy conditions. Additional rain may make trails, parking lots, and low-lying areas difficult to navigate, and some areas may be temporarily closed. ☔

If you’re planning a visit, please use caution, stay out of flooded areas, and be prepared for changing conditions. Never attempt to drive or walk through water covering a trail or parking lot. Your safety comes first! 🌧️🌲

Thank you for helping us keep our parks safe for everyone! Maybe someday we'll see that sun again.😉

09/30/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑 | 𝟗:𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

It's supposed to finally be a sunny weekend! Join Warren County Conservation for a morning of pancakes and an exciting look at the future of outdoor play in Warren County! Then head out on the trails to explore the park on a beautiful day.

Enjoy a pancake breakfast to go, or stay and eat it while learning about our plans for a new nature playscape at the Annett Nature Center Park. Designed to blend inclusive play with natural exploration, the playscape will give children and families new ways to climb, explore, imagine, and connect with nature.

During the open house, you'll have the opportunity to:
🥞𝟗-𝟏𝟏𝒂𝒎 ~ Enjoy a pancake breakfast
📣𝟏𝟎𝒂𝒎 ~ See plans and learn about the vision for the nature playscape
Hear a brief presentation about the project and fundraising campaign
Ask questions and share feedback
🌻𝟏𝟏𝒂𝒎 ~ Tour the future playscape site
Learn how you can help bring the project to life

Bring the family, grab some pancakes, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for outdoor play in Warren County. We can't wait to share the vision with you! Get a sneak peak by visiting: WarrenCountyPlayscape.org

Registration helps us ensure the proper amount of materials and seating! Register at: https://www.warrenccb.org/event/pancakes-and-playscape/

09/26/2026

The trees are watered and ready to head to their new homes!

Tree & Shrub Sale is open until noon today at the Annett Nature Center.

And don't forget to stop by for the Habitat Management Professional Series today at 10!

09/23/2026

Things we haven't seen in roughly 84 years....

1. The ☀️ sun. We almost forgot how beautiful she is.
2. Shadows. Who even remembers these?
3. Blue skies. What a sight to see! 😍
Make sure you get outside today and enjoy that vitamin D before it goes away.

09/23/2026

The Warren County Conservation tree & shrub sale is this Friday, September 25th from 2-6pm and Saturday September 26th from 9-noon while supplies last.

Conservation Ecologist Jon Livermore explains the planting instructions for the trees and shrubs that will be available at our plant sale this weekend.

See you there!

09/18/2026

🦋 Monarch Tagging Update! 🦋

Due to the chance of thunderstorms, tomorrow’s Monarch Tagging program with Indianola Parks & Recreation is moving indoors to the Annett Nature Center!

Annett Nature Center
15565 118th Ave Indianola
1:00 PM

We’ll still learn all about monarchs, tag butterflies, and if the weather gives us a break, head outside to catch a few more!

Didn’t register? There are still spaces available! Check the event at:

Come to Buxton Park 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 […]