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…
Find out more »Butterfly Tagging — Nature Day Celebration At Chaplin Nature Center
Celebrate the wonders of nature by participating in the monarch migration. The butterfly tagging program is part of on-going research conducted by the University of Kansas. Participants will learn about the migration and be given an opportunity to capture and tag a monarch. Leaders from the Wichita Audubon Society will be offering a variety of nature hikes throughout the day. Whether you like birds, butterflies, or reptiles there will be a little something for everyone to enjoy. Lunch will be…
Find out more »October 2019
Star Gazing
Can you pick out the Big Dipper, or the North Star? Join us in the parking lot of the Nature Center for an evening of astronomy. A variety of telescopes will be available for the public to use to view a double star, galaxy, or a globular cluster. Of course, all the well- known constellations and stars that can be found in the Fall skies will be pointed out. Be sure to dress for the weather. In the event of…
Find out more »Home School River & Water Hike
During this 1.5-mile hike we will investigate the life in the Ark River through the use of a seine. High probability of getting wet and muddy. Reservations are not required, but always appreciated. Call 620-442-4133 or email cnc@wichitaaudubon.org
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