Wichita
Kansas
Great Plains Nature Center
Our Goals:
- Provide opportunities to the public to learn about natural resources, especially the wildlife and plant species, of the Great Plains Region.
- Provide visitors with enjoyable educational experiences that impart the importance of wise stewardship of natural resources and the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and the Wichita Department of Park and Recreation.
- Serve as community resource for conservation and related informational materials, with emphasis on the importance of urban habitats to wildlife and people.
- Serve as a resource for environmental education with school district, youth organizations, colleges and universities, conservation organizations, and other groups and individuals interested in wildlife and the environment.
- Provide environmental educational services for and accommodate the physically challenged, senior citizens and other special needs groups.
Recent News
Great Plains Nature Center News - January 17, 2024
GPNC Hosts Kansas Day: A Birthday Celebration Celebrating 163 years of our favorite state! The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to “Kansas Day: A Birthday Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 27th…
Read More »Great Plains Nature Center News: Enjoy a Winter Adventure and Celebrate Kansas Day
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Winter is an excellent time of year to get outside and explore, especially at Chisholm Creek Park. We have already seen a fair share of snow this New Year, making the trails even more beautiful. If you decide to venture out…
Read More »Great Plains Nature Center News - December 26, 2023
Happy Holidays, everyone! If we haven't met before, my name is Emily Davis, Director of Educational Programs for the Great Plains Nature Center. I've been at the GPNC for six years because of how truly unique and crucial this place is. Each year,…
Read More »Great Plains Nature Center News - October 13, 2023
In this edition of the Prairie Post, we've got exciting news about Bald Eagles living in Kansas + a sneak peek at a very special prize our Walk for the Wild participants will receive if they attend Art on the Trail this Saturday. Bundle up and enjoy…
Read More »Great Plains Nature Center Hosts Annual Walk For The Wild 5K Challenge
The Great Plains Nature Center will host Walk for the Wild, a self-guided 5K challenge at the Great Plains Nature Center’s Chisholm Creek Park between October 8-14 from dawn to dusk daily, featuring a self-guided walk on its paved trails and…
Read More »Great Plains Nature Center To Host Free Spring Break Week
"Buggin Out" - A week of learning all things bugs! This week of programming happens March 13th-17th from 10am-1pm. It is open to all ages, but geared toward Preschool - Middle School. Great Plains Nature Center staff and volunteers will give…
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