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Educational Programs at the
Great Plains Nature Center

 

Home School Field Trips Scout Programs Summer Programs Teacher Resources Meetings Upcoming Programs

There is always something going on at the Great Plains Nature Center! 
If you are interested in upcoming events, follow the links above. 
Got an idea for something you would like us to offer?  Just let us know!

Family programs are offered on a regular basis throughout the year.
Classes studying any wildlife or outdoor topic will find the GPNC is a great place to go for a school field trip.
The GPNC is the regular meeting place for several outdoor and environmental organizations. 
Find out about their upcoming meetings at our Meetings page.
Summer Teacher Workshops are available.

To schedule a school field trip please read the instructions here
We begin accepting reservations in mid-August for the following school year.

For those programs with a fee, you may register over the phone by calling Lee Ann Sack at 316.683.5499 x106 between the hours of 9-5, Monday-Friday.  Payment for phone registrations may be done with a credit card.

For free programs that require registration, please see the program description for the registration procedure.

RESERVATION INFORMATION

For those programs requiring a fee:

  1. Full payment must accompany registration form.
    Make check payable to:  GPNC

  2. If mailing the registration form in, send it to: 
    PROGRAMS, GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER
    6232 E. 29TH STREET N.
    WICHITA, KS 67220-2200

  3. Registration will close when class/program is full or three days prior to program.

  4. All programs have a minimum and maximum size limit. 
    A program may be cancelled if minimum is not met.

  5. PLEASE use a separate form for each participant. 
    For scout programs, a single registration for all scouts in your group is sufficient.

  6. Once registration, including payment, has been received and processed, you will receive:
    1) confirmation by email (if a legible address is included)
    2) balance due notice (if applicable)
    3) health form (for overnight youth programs only)

  7. All programs are held at the Nature Center unless otherwise noted.

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Questions or comments?  Send Email to Jim Mason Spidey
Or write us at: 
Great Plains Nature Center
6232 E. 29th Street North
Wichita, KS 67220-2200             Call:  316-683-5499            Fax:  316-688-9555