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  • Chaplin Nature Center Young Birder’s Club

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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 …

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    Free
  • A Night Under the Stars: Astronomy at CNC

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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 …

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    Free
  • Plant Bingo at Chaplin Nature Center

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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!

    Free
  • Saturday Bird & Wildlife Walk at Chaplin Nature Center

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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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    Free
  • Chaplin Nature Center Book Club

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    Call or text for more information about our nature book club! Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.

    Free
  • Monarch Tagging and Fall Nature Day at Chaplin Nature Center

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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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    Free
  • First Saturday Bird at Chaplin Nature Center

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Chaplin Nature Center Book Club

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    Call or text for more information about our nature book club! Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.

    Free
  • First Saturday Bird at Chaplin Nature Center

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Chaplin Nature Center Book Club

    Chaplin Nature Center 27814 27th Dr, Arkansas City, KS, United States

    Call or text for more information about our nature book club! Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.

    Free