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All programs are held at the Great Plains Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.
Some programs require pre-registration!

Registration closes three days prior to a program!
Read "Reservation Information" on the Programs page.
Click here to get the registration form.
Print the registration form from the web page above, fill it out and
send it in with your check.
Make checks out to: "Great Plains Nature Center".  Thanks!

 

FAMILY PROGRAMS
Critter Tales - 11 AM every Wednesday
Little Nature Lovers - First Thursday of May
Earth Adventures - Every Monday in June from 10 to 11:30
Auntie Maude - Thursdays, June 5 through July 31, 2 p.m.

FOR TEACHING PARENT FAMILIES
Happy Owls Outdoor Times (HOOT) - First Monday of May & June at 2 PM

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Come join us for our fun summer nature explorations!
Click here for the full schedule.

SUMMER TEACHER WORKSHOPS
We have many different course offerings for teachers!  Click here to see them all!

SCOUT PROGRAMS
Click here to see our offerings of badge and advancement programs for Boy and Girl Scouts.

Last revision: 05/07/2008

 

CRITTER TALES
Pre-school and older
Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
FREE: registration not required

Join us by the cozy fireplace as we read stories about nature, wildlife and their friends! Mostly for pre-school age kids, but all ages are welcome.

LITTLE NATURE LOVERS
For ages 3-5 and a caregiver
First Thursday of May
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$1 Donation per child requested:
Please pre-register by calling Joyce at 683-5499 x210

Explore the world of nature through crafts, games and children's literature.  Lots of sensory experiences will develop understanding and enrich children's appreciation of the great outdoors.

ASTRONOMY DAY
For all ages
Saturday, May 10, 8:30 p.m.
FREE, registration not required.

The Kansas Astronomical Observers are back with their telescopes to show you the moon, Mars, Saturn and Mercury.

HERP HUNT
For ages 8 and up
May 23, 9 – 11 a.m.
FREE, registration required  Registration form

Be prepared to get wet and muddy! We’ll go off the trails to hunt for snakes, frogs, turtles and toads (herps). Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

 

24th ANNUAL
WALK WITH WILDLIFE

ONE DAY ONLY!

Saturday, June 14, 2008 • 9 AM to 3 PM
Chisholm Creek Park
6232 E. 29th Street North
Admission: $2 per person

How many times have you taken a hike in a wildlife area and not seen any wildlife?  Well, come on out Saturday June 14 and we'll bring the animals to you!  As you walk a 1/2 mile handicapped-accessible loop of our trail system here at Chisholm Creek Park, visit stations set up along the way and see more critters than you can shake a stick at!

ANIMALS, ANIMALS, ANIMALS !

See over 50 species of native Kansas wildlife up close and personal!
Trained volunteers at every station to answer your questions.

GREAT FAMILY EVENT !

Bring the whole family for a fun day!
Facilities are wheelchair accessible
Lunch concession available.

VIDEOS ALL DAY IN THE
COLEMAN AUDITORIUM

Kick back in the Coleman Auditorium and watch one of the many fun and educational videos we will be showing that day!

KIDS FISHING CLINIC
Once again, the Wichita Eagle is sponsoring a kids fishing clinic at the WWW.  Look for an entry form in the Eagle and send it in to register!

SEE THE DISPLAYS IN THE
KOCH HABITAT HALL
Over $1 million worth of hands-on displays interpreting the animals, plants and habitats of the Great Plains are found in the Koch Habitat Hall in the Great Plains Nature Center.

SHOP THE OWL'S NEST GIFT SHOP
Find that outdoor book or unique gift you have been looking for in the Owl's Nest Gift Shop in our lobby!

 

 

AUNTIE MAUDE
For all ages
Thursdays, June 5 through July 31, 2 p.m.
FREE, registration welcome, but not required

That crazy Auntie Maude has more questions to ask us about nature. Her helpers Nathan, Michelle and Lindsay are ready to tackle all your questions about nature and wildlife. Call Connie with your questions at 683-5499 x107 and she’ll get the crew working on the answers.

EARTH ADVENTURES
For ages 5 -10
Every Monday in June, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
FREE, registration not required.

Join our adventuresome staff as we explore OFF the trails of Chisholm Creek Park. Wear long pants, hat, sturdy shoes, sun screen and insect repellent.

HAPPY OWLS OUTDOOR TIMES
First Monday of May & June at 2 PM
FREE: Please pre-register by calling Connie at 683-5499 x107

This new program for teaching parents and their students/children will explore nature through books and hands-on activities.  Sessions will average one hour.  Upcoming topics are:

May 5 - Butterflies and Moths
June 2 - Fish & Fishing

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Questions or comments?  Send Email to Jim Mason Spidey
Or write us at: 
Great Plains Nature Center
6232 E. 29th Street North
Wichita, KS 67220-2200             Call:  316-683-5499            Fax:  316-688-9555