By Upcoming Events at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms in Barton County.
Winter Programming
Designed for children ages 6 through 12, one-hour programs will be offered at no
charge from 10:00 -11:00 am each Saturday. The only exception is the first program,
which will run from 9:30 – 11:00 am. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied
by an adult. Registration deadlines in sequential order of the classes are Febr.
10, Febr. 17 and Febr. 24 and March 3. To register for classes, or for more information,
call 620-786-7456 or 1-877-243-9268. Although there is no program charge, donations
for supplies are always appreciated.
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February 12th – Special Time 9:30 – 11:00 am
MASTERS OF THE NIGHT
Who hunts soundlessly throughout the night, striking terror in the hearts of rodents?
Owls of course. Learn more about these masters of the night skies, with special
appearances by live screech and great horned owls. Participants will also have the
opportunity to dissect an owl pellet and make a bone chart.
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February 19th – 10:00 – 11:00 am
BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Identify the birds that visit your winter yard, learn some fun facts, participate
in the national BACKYARD BIRD COUNT at the KWEC and make a birdfeeder to take home
and attract your own backyard birds.
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February 26th – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
MAMMALS R US
What makes a mammal a mammal and not a bird or reptile? Find out what makes mammals
special and create your own squirrel.
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MARCH 5th – 10:00 – 11:00 am
NATURE’S MARVELOUS INVENTIONS
Discover where people found ideas for Velcro, airplanes, armor and paper – just
a few inventions already in use by plants and animals. Play a game and make your
own invention or one we will all try together.
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Wings N’ Wetlands Festival
April 29 – May 1, 2011
KWEC invites you to attend the 2011 Wings N’ Wetland Festival in Great Bend, KS.
Included in the weekend’s festivities are guided birding trips to Cheyenne Bottoms,
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, and other central Kansas birding hotspots; workshops/seminars;
meals; and socializing with other birders. Contact KWEC for more information, or
visit our website at www.wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu [mailto:wetlandscenter@fhsu.edu]
for a registration form.
Contact Information:
592 NE K-156 Highway
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-786-7456
FAX: 620-786-7455
Toll Free: 877-243-9268
Email: wetlandscenter@fhsu.edu [mailto:wetlandscenter@fhsu.edu]
Website: http://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu