December 2020
Marion Christmas Bird Count
Meet at Wendy's in Hillsboro at 7:30 a.m.
Find out more »Arkansas City Christmas Bird Count
Meet at Newman Park on Highway 77 just north of the Arkansas river.
Find out more »Slate Creek Christmas Bird Count
Meet at the Slate Valley Baptist Church, 7 miles south of Oxford on the main road.
Find out more »January 2021
Red Hills Christmas Bird Count
Meet at the Casey's General Store, 314 S Iliff in Medicine Lodge. Groups will depart at 7:30 a.m.
Find out more »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 »Meeting Program – Nature Highlights of Scotland and Ireland by Bob Gress
From rugged coastlines to Caledonian forests to mountain highlands, the Scottish islands maintain some of the most pristine wilderness in the United Kingdom. Wildlife thrives in much of this country of castles, lochs, moors, heaths, glens and firths. The Emerald Isle’s physical appeal endures, but by no means is entirely green. The gray limestone Burrens in County Clare and the black peat bogs of the Midlands accent this beautiful landscape. This program highlights Scotland and Ireland’s traditional culture, landscapes, rural…
Find out more »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 »Bald Eagle Winter Hike at Chaplin Nature Center
In Kansas, winter is one of the best times to view Bald Eagles. As waterways freeze further north, they migrate into Kansas searching for open water. The program will start with a 15-minute introduction to the history and adaptations of the Bald Eagle. We will then take a 1.5-mile hike down to the Arkansas River. Dress for the cold and windy conditions.
Find out more »February 2021
Bald Eagle Winter Hike at Chaplin Nature Center
In Kansas, winter is one of the best times to view Bald Eagles. As waterways freeze further north, they migrate into Kansas searching for open water. The program will start with a 15-minute introduction to the history and adaptations of the Bald Eagle. We will then take a 1.5-mile hike down to the Arkansas River. Dress for the cold and windy conditions.
Find out more »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!
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