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Welcome to KWEC!

Want a unique nature experience? Then, visit the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. KWEC overlooks Cheyenne Bottoms; the largest inland marsh in the United States and a Ramsar designated, Wetland of International Importance.

The KWEC is managed by Fort Hays State University in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism.

Walk through state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of Cheyenne Bottoms from its ancient geological formation to the management challenges of the future. Discover the magnificence of these wetlands and the animals and plants living there.

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Virtual Tour

Experience all that Cheyenne Bottoms has to offer from the comfort of your home or classroom.  Click on our virtual tour to experience 360 images, drone footage, educational videos, interviews with key Cheyenne Bottoms partners, and interactive games.  

Download this bingo board to guide your experience to a variety of activities.

Classroom teachers, click here to learn about how to use this in your classroom.

The Virtual Tour is best viewed by putting the image below in full screen (click three dots on bottom of picture and choose Enter Full Screen) and then clicking on each individual icon to navigate to different areas of Cheyenne Bottoms.  You can then click an icon to return to map and choose another destination!

 

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Upcoming Events

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Holiday Open House

12/14/2024 9:00 AM - 12/14/2024 12:00 PM

Join the staff of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center in celebrating the Christmas season with a Holiday Open house from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 14.   The KWEC gift store is stocked with perfect gift selections for any nature enthusiast. Visitors can take advantage of a 40% off disco... more

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Christmas Bird Count

12/16/2024 8:00 AM - 12/16/2024 12:00 PM

The Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Monday, December 16 from 8am until 4pm. Participation is open to the public regardless of birding experience. Participation for at least half of the day is recommended. Counters in small groups will be assigned particular areas within Barton... more

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Exhibits

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center building offers a panoramic view of our mitigation marsh. We have binoculars and spotting scopes available to help you get a closer look at the wetlands and wildlife outside the Center. Visitors enjoy the sights of birds at the feeder, frogs sitting at the water’s edge, blooming sunflowers, harriers gliding over the marsh, and whatever surprises nature has to offer.

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The KWEC appreciates donations. Donations to the KWEC go toward enhancing our educational programming.

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