Chaplin Nature Center
Located near Arkansas City, KS, Chaplin Nature Center is owned and operated by the Wichita Audubon Society. The trails are open to the public at NO CHARGE from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.
We are hiring!
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can work independently to conduct nature and environmental education programs and activities at the center. The Director will manage natural resources at the CNC property and manage financial and daily operations.
Residence at Chaplin Nature Center is required.
For the complete job description and to apply click here
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is open 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and 1 – 5 pm Sunday year round. It is closed Monday – Friday and holidays.
The trails are open everyday from dawn to dusk.
Chaplin Nature Center is not a rehabilitation facility. We cannot take orphaned or injured wildlife. Please refer to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website for a list of current rehabilitators.
Programs
Programs will resume when a new director for the nature center is hired. The search process will begin soon.
Getting to CNC
Address: 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Click here to go to Google maps for directions and a larger map
Rules for visitors
Please be considerate by:
- Leaving your dogs and horses home
- Staying on designated trails
- Leaving flora and fauna in nature
- Being quiet; no excessive noise or music
- Properly disposing of trash
Other Rules
- No campfires or camping
- No bicycles on trails
- No vehicles on trails
- No alcoholic beverages
- No visitors past dark