Eagle Watch at the River at Chaplin Nature Center
Join us for a hike to the Arkansas River to look for wintering Bald Eagles, and all the other interesting things we find!
Join us for a hike to the Arkansas River to look for wintering Bald Eagles, and all the other interesting things we find!
Meet at the Dillons parking lot at 21st and Amidon at 7:00 am to carpool. Join us as we look for winter waterfowl at Cheney Reservoir and check out nearby lakes and woodlands. Bring a lunch. Each vehicle will need a KDWP state park permit. If you want to meet up with the group at …
Join the naturalist for a nature story read aloud followed by a short hike and activity to follow. Ages 18 months - 3 years. RSVP REQUIRED.
Join the naturalist for a nature story read aloud followed by a short hike and activity to follow. Ages 18 months - 3 years. RSVP REQUIRED.
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.
Tour of Kauffman Museum in North Newton. The Kauffman Museum houses an extensive collection of wildlife taxidermy and study specimens, centered around the collection of Charles Kauffman (1882-1961). Much of the collection is over 100 years old and is among the largest of its kind in Kansas. Meet at the Kauffman Museum, 2801 N. Main …
Tour of the Kauffman Museum in Newton – field trip Read More »
Join the naturalist for a nature story read aloud followed by a short hike and activity to follow. Ages 18 months - 3 years. RSVP REQUIRED.
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
Antennae up! Why are bars and bugs disappearing?, by Dr. Mary-Liz Jameson Raise your hand! Do you know what a Meadowlark eats? Nearly one-third of North American bird species are in decline, and one reason is that many birds are finding it harder to locate the nutritious food they need. Eastern Meadowlark populations, for …
Discover the truth about our mysterious nocturnal neighbors. A short indoor presentation followed by a night hike to listen for owls.