May 2019
May Program Meeting
Members Photography . Wichita Audubon Society is full of adventurous people capturing nature and wildlife in photos. Jim Marlett has put together images from members along with the stories it took to capture these pictures.
Find out more »Roaring River Extended Field Trip
Join us as we explore the Ozark woodlands in and around Roaring River State Park in search of the many colorful resident birds of that area. Our targets include the Cerulean Warbler and the Worm-eating Warbler.
Find out more »June 2019
Evening Kayak Float at Chaplin Nature Center
Enjoy a 3.5 mile trip down the Arkansas River at sunset. Kayak, paddle and life jacket provided. Cost $25. Call to make reservations.
Find out more »2nd Saturday Bird Walk
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.
Find out more »Derby Canoe Launch field trip
Meet at the Derby Canoe Launch on 71st St. After exploring the area we will head across the river to the Calhoun family property downstream.
Find out more »July 2019
2nd Saturday Bird Walk
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.
Find out more »Butterfly Count at Chaplin Nature Center
Help us count and identify butterflies as part of a North American Butterfly Association official count.
Find out more »Picnic
Join us at the Great Plains Nature Center at 6 p.m. for our annual pot-luck dinner. Bring a dish to share and your own service. We'll provide drinks.
Find out more »August 2019
2nd Saturday Bird Walk
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.
Find out more »September 2019
Friday the 13th Full Moon 2k & Fun Walk/Run
It’s a full moon AND its Friday the 13th…. a perfect time to get outdoors and get moving with this 2k plus fun run/walk. Individuals and families can go at their own pace along the edge of the Center’s tall grass prairie trail. Along the trail, stations will award glow sticks to those who choose to stop and answer moon or nature questions related to the night. If you plan on running the trail be sure to bring a head…
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