2nd Saturday Bird Walk & 71st St Canoe Launch Combo

We will have our regular 2nd Saturday bird walk in Chisholm Creek park followed by a trip to the 71st St Canoe Launch in Derby to search for Painted Buntings, warblers, and the myriad of other migrants and newly arrived resident birds. Meet at the Great Plains Nature Ce......More

We will have our regular 2nd Saturday bird walk in Chisholm Creek park followed by a trip to the 71st St Canoe Launch in Derby to search for Painted Buntings, warblers, and the myriad of other migrants and newly arrived resident birds. Meet at the Great Plains Nature Center parking lot.

Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States

May Program and Meeting

Our May program is “Celebrating Cranes,” by Jackie Augustine. Cranes are large charismatic species that have inspired cultures around the world.  North America supports two crane species: the abundant Sandhill Crane and the rare Whooping Crane.  Dr. Jackie Augustine, Ex......More

Our May program is “Celebrating Cranes,” by Jackie Augustine. Cranes are large charismatic species that have inspired cultures around the world.  North America supports two crane species: the abundant Sandhill Crane and the rare Whooping Crane.  Dr. Jackie Augustine, Executive Director for Audubon of Kansas, will discuss crane biology and conservation with a special emphasis on cranes in Kansas. Jackie Augustine joined Audubon of Kansas (AOK) in January 2021 as Executive Director. She received her doctorate degree in biology at Kansas State University studying the mating behavior of Greater Prairie-Chickens. As Executive Director, Jackie works to support AOK’s three-fold mission of advocacy, conservation, and education.  She is also a birdwatcher devoted to providing native plants around her home. A recording of the program will be available on YouTube the next day.

Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Bring your binoculars and discover the birds that visit and live in Chisholm Creek Park. No birding experience is needed. Expect 1–2 miles of walking on paved paths. The walk will last about 90 minutes. Meet at the Great Plains Nature Center parking lot

Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220, United States