Hands on education for all ages.

Kansas Wildlife & Parks K-9 Demonstration

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Conservation Officer, Brian Hanzlick, will share demonstrations of tracking, wildlife detection and evidence recovery with his dog Ally from KDWP K-9 unit. The demonstrations are to help spread the KDWP conservation message.

• Location: Lebert Park located next to the Welcome Center
• Time: 2:00 PM
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

If you need any more information about this demonstration contact HMSI via email at hoisingtonmsi@gmail.com or phone 620-653-2208.
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Reptiles from the Bottoms and More

Join Curtis Schmidt, Associate Curator of Herpetology-Sternberg Museum, for a show-and-tell of some of the common amphibians, reptiles, and turtles in the Cheyenne Bottoms area. You will get the chance to see and even hold some of the most interesting creatures that call the Bottoms home. A great program for the entire family!

• Location: Lebert Park next to the Welcome Center
• Time: 11:00
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

If you need any more information about this seminar contact Curtis Wolf via email or phone 620-792-9331.
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Mammals at the Bottoms

Join Brian Bartels, Educator at the Sternberg Museum of National History, for talk about the mammals that are common to the Cheyenne Bottoms area.  Learn about the different animals including what they look like and their interesting behaviors.  Mammal skins, skulls and even live animals will be discussed and available for show and tell!

• Location: Lebert Park next to the Welcome Center
• Time: 12:00
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

If you need any more information about this seminar contact Curtis Wolf via email or phone 620-792-9331.
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Wings of Wonder

Join Mike Cargile the Brit Spaugh Zoo and Kansas Raptor Center will lead a performance starring several feathered friends. This "dynamic, engaging bird show" allows visitors to observe hawks, vultures, owls and other birds up close. Participants of all ages will enjoy this show and will have the chance to learn some interesting bird facts.

• Location: Lebert Park next to the Welcome Center
• Time: 4:00
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

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Youth Duck & Goose Calling Clinic

Brady Stoppel is a two time world champion (2005 Jr. World Duck Calling Champion and 2007 Intermediate World Duck Calling Champion). Brady has competed throughout the U.S. in duck calling contest and is an avid waterfowl and turkey hunter. Brady is a Junior at Russell High School. He plans to qualify for the Men’s World in Stuttgart, Arkansas in 2009.
Brady will present beginning techniques in duck calling for youth hunters and tips on selecting a good duck call.

• Location: Lebert Park next to the Welcome Center
• Time: 1:00
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

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Adult Duck & Goose Calling Clinic

Brady Stoppel is a two time world champion (2005 Jr. World Duck Calling Champion and 2007 Intermediate World Duck Calling Champion). Brady has competed throughout the U.S. in duck calling contest and is an avid waterfowl and turkey hunter. Brady is a Junior at Russell High School. He plans to qualify for the Men’s World in Stuttgart, Arkansas in 2009.
Brady will present calling ducks in the field for adults and demonstrate techniques for completion calling.

• Location: Chamber of Commerce lawn north of the Welcome Center
• Time: 1:45 - 2:30
• All seminars are free, bring the whole family.

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