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23rd Annual "Walk With
Wildlife" is June 9
GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER SET TO GO WILD
May 17, 2007 - Interested in getting an
up-close, personal look at all kinds of Kansas wildlife? Want
to hold a live snake? Do you want to discover the differences
between hawks and owls?
Anyone interested in learning more about wildlife
is welcome at the 23rd Annual Walk with Wildlife at the Great
Plains Nature Center (GNPC), 29th and Woodlawn in Wichita. The
event will be held Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by Spirit AeroSystems, the event will
provide unique opportunities for visitors to see and learn about
dozens of species of Kansas wildlife. More than 50 different
kinds of native Kansas animals will be on display around the
Chisholm Creek Park Nature Trail. Volunteers will be on hand
to lead informative discussions about the mammals, birds, reptiles,
amphibians, fish, and insects exhibited at each station.
Visitors can also view the interactive displays
and dioramas in the GPNC?s Koch Habitat Hall or watch a fascinating
video in the Coleman Auditorium. The Owl's Nest Gift Shop is
also a destination for those interested in a wide selection of
nature-related merchandise.
Walk With Wildlife is a great activity for scouts,
school groups, photographers, and people of all ages. The trail
is handicapped-accessible and strollers are permitted. Food concessions
will be available. Admission to the event is $2 per person. For
more information, contact the GPNC at 316-683-5499, or visit
their website.
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