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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
Summertime Stories - Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Tales With Tails - Every Wednesday in June and July, 11 a.m.
Little Nature Lovers - (on vacation until fall)
Dr. Cricket - Every Monday, June 1 - July 27, 2 p.m.
Mayhem in Chisholm Creek Park - Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

FOR TEACHING PARENT FAMILIES
Happy Owls Outdoor Times (HOOT) - (on vacation until fall)

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Click here to see our summer program listings.

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

Last revision: 06/26/2009

 

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

Join us as we read stories about nature, wildlife and their friends.
Mostly for preschool age kids, but all ages are welcome.

HAPPY OWLS OUTDOOR TIMES (HOOT)

HOOT is on vacation for the summer.  Check here again in August for the fall schedule!

LITTLE NATURE LOVERS

Little Nature Lovers is on vacation for the summer.  Check here again in August for the fall schedule!

TALES WITH TAILS
For ages 6 and up
Every Wednesday in June and July, 11 a.m.
Fee: FREE, Registration not required

It is said that a tale is that which is told; thus, an account of actual events. So join us for a tale or two. Was is an actual event, a legend or totally fictitious?
THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF DR. CRICKET
For all ages
Every Monday, June 1 - July 27, 2 p.m.
Fee: FREE, Registration not required

Dr. Cricket has returned from his seven-month expedition in South America. During this time he has seen and collected wildlife beyond imagination. Prepare to be totally amazed by the stories and information from his wonderful adventures.
MAYHEM IN CHISHOLM CREEK PARK
For critical nature thinkers of all ages
Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members  Registration Form

It happened right here in Chisholm Creek Park during this summer. Down by the wetlands there was a scream that sent chills down our backs and resonated throughout the park. A tree collapsed as a white-faced figure was seen fleeing with its plunder. It’s a mystery, and we need you help solving it.

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Great Plains Nature Center
6232 E. 29th Street North
Wichita, KS 67220-2200             Call:  316-683-5499            Fax:  316-688-9555