Open to all kids aged 8 – 17. Learn to navigate trails and wildlife habitats. Gain bird identification and outdoor skills. Build self-confidence. Participate in citizen science and conservation projects. Meet other youth who enjoy nature and adventuring outdoors. Join guided bird walks, activities and optional off-site field trips led by the CNC Naturalist. Bring …
Join us for another evening under the stars featuring local astronomy enthusiast Grant Tyler. Grant enjoys sharing his passion for astronomy and helping others explore the wonders of the heavens through telescope viewing and guided skywatching. Guests will learn about constellations, planets, and other celestial objects before heading outdoors for observation. This family-focused program is …
Come play Plant Bingo with us! Bring a healthy plant of any kind-flowers, vegetables, herbs, etc.—and receive one bingo card, or pay $5 to have a plant donated on your behalf. Each round's winner chooses a plant. One card per person; RSVP required. We'll play until all plants are won!
Join us for a bird and wildlife walk lasting 1 – 1.5 hours, weather permitting. Meet in the visitor's center. Wildlife photographers and beginning birders welcome! Ages 7 and up suggested due to the length of the walk. This is usually held on the first Saturday of each month, but moved this month because of …
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Bring your binoculars and discover the birds that visit and live in Chisholm Creek Park. No birding experience is needed. Expect 1–2 miles of walking on paved paths. The walk will last about 90 minutes. Meet at the Great Plains Nature Center parking lot
Meet at the Quivira NWR headquarters and see migrant shorebirds and other unique wetland wildlife in these nationally renowned locations. Bring a lunch! Note that this is on Sunday.
Call or text for more information about our nature book club! Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.
Looking Back at a Kansas Big Year, by Jennifer Jones Join Jennifer Jones for a month-by-month look back at her 2025 Kansas Big Year. She'll revisit the highs and lows of the year, sharing memorable bird sightings, favorite locations, unexpected challenges, exciting chases, and the inevitable misses that still sting. Along the way, Jennifer will …
Join us for one of Chaplin Nature Center's biggest annual events as we celebrate nature, conservation, community, and the incredible migration of the monarch butterfly. RSVP Required: 620-442-4133 (text preferred) This is a come-and-go event, so arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM and stay as long as you'd like.Our Naturalist and Chaplin Nature Center …
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Join us for a bird and wildlife walk lasting 1 – 1.5 hours, weather permitting. Meet in the visitor's center. Wildlife photographers and beginning birders welcome! Ages 7 and up suggested due to the length of the walk.