Discover how to use iNaturalist and Seek, two easy digital tools for identifying plants and wildlife. After a short introduction, join a guided late-spring plant walk. Kids can participate in a fun plant scavenger hunt along the trail. Beginner and family friendly. Meet in the visitors Center. RSVP required to accommodate seating. Call or text …
Intro to iNaturalist and Spring Plant Walk at CNC Read More »
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 …
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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Due to unforeseen circumstances this meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be October 11.
Call or text for more information about our nature book club! Meetings are the second Sunday of each month.
Due to the limitations of parking and the number of tagging supplies we have, we have reached the limit of attendees for this year! 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 …
Monarch Tagging and Fall Nature Day at Chaplin Nature Center – REGISTRATION CLOSED!!! Read More »
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.