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Other Programs

Indoor Classes at the Nature Center or your school.

These programs are all indoor classes and 1 hour in duration. Classes are adjusted to grade levels.

Kansas Wildlife
Learn about the animals of Kansas that live in our state’s prairies, woodlands and wetlands.

Creatures of the Night
Learn about the world of wildlife after dark.

On Silent Wings-The Owls
Meet 3 species of Kansas owls up close and learn about the nocturnal secrets of these flying tigers.

Slimy Skins & Leathery Scales
Learn to appreciate the unique qualities of frogs, toads, turtles and reptiles.

Fit for Survival
Investigate a variety of adaptations of animals and plants that help to insure survival.

Talons of Steel
A look at the birds of prey with special appearances by 4 different live birds.

Coats of Fur
Learn what makes mammals unique and how their fur and bodies have adapted to habitats from the arctic to the tropics.

On the Brink– Species in Danger
A look at the growing numbers of species threatened and in danger of extinction, in Kansas and in the world.




2730 SW Harper
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-7980