Lil’ Tots on the Trail at CNC
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.
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.
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 now-annual trip is conducted at dusk. The objective is to see and hear the unique displays of American Woodcocks in the park. Meet in the parking lot of the Great Plains Nature Center. Note that this is on WEDNESDAY to avoid the weekend crowds of walkers in the park.
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
Birding in Ecuador, by Kevin Groeneweg Kevin visited Southern Ecuador in February of 2026. He will share photos of some of the over 300 species seen during this two-week trip that targeted the endemics of the Tumbesian biodiversity region of South America. The Tumbesian region is a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot straddling the border …
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.
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