January 2021
Cheney Reservoir Field Trip
Meet at the Dillon's at 21st and Amidon. We'll look for winter waterfowl and check out nearby lakes and woodlands. A Kansas Parks permit is required for each vehicle.
Find out more »February 2021
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 and practice social distancing!
Find out more »Birding the Tropics at the Sedgwick County Zoo – CANCELLED
Because of the treat of COVID 19, we have decided that we cannot do this activity safely.
Find out more »March 2021
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 and practice social distancing!
Find out more »Woodcock Walk in Chisholm Creek Park
Come hear and see the Woodcock perform his display at dusk. Meet in the GPNC parking lot, located off of 29th Street. A flashlight will be useful for navigating the trails.
Find out more »Western Kansas Extended Field Trip
This three day trip will include Lesser Prairie-chicken viewing at a ranch in Gove County, visiting Castle Rock, Monument Rocks and Little Jerusalem State Park. We will be looking for high plains birds including raptors and longspurs. There is a 16 person limit - signup is online. Due to the pandemic we will not be renting vans but will travel in personal vehicles.There will be a fee for the prairie-chicken blind. Sign up using the website link below
Find out more »April 2021
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 and practice social distancing!
Find out more »Oak Park Invasive Plant Removal
Asian bush honeysuckle is an invasive plant causing serious habitat damage. We'll spend 3-4 hours removing these plants, directed by the Wichita Parks Department staff. Tools, gloves and water will be provided. Meet by the stone arch at the southwest corner of the park.
Find out more »May 2021
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 and practice social distancing!
Find out more »Chaplin Nature Center and Ark City area Field Trip
Join us as we bird Chaplin Nature Center and nearby hotspots. We should find breeding warblers, tanagers and Painted Buntings. Meet at Chaplin Nature Center. Bring a lunch.
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