Upcoming Events
Perseid Meteor Shower
08/12/2025 8:30 PM - 08/12/2025 10:30 PM
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), located northeast of Great Bend on K-156 HWY, is gearing up for its annual Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party. The public is invited to join the KWEC staff for this free, family-friendly activity. Each year, as the Earth passes through the dust and ... more
Turtle Tots - Dragonflies
08/22/2025 10:00 AM - 08/22/2025 11:00 AM
Wings of Wonder - Dragonflies! Turtle Tots, a nature-based program for preschool youth ages 3-5 attending with their caregiver, will kick off the fall programing on Friday, August 22 from 10-11am at the Kansas Wetlands Eucation Center. Turtle Tot programs often include a story, craft, sc... more
Butterfly Festival
09/20/2025 9:00 AM - 09/20/2025 12:00 PM
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center's 12th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 9am-12pm. Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake their annual fall flight to Mexico. Nets and tags will be available during the event for those who want to capture and tag ... more
Turtle Tots - Frogs
10/03/2025 10:00 AM - 10/03/2025 11:00 AM
Hop into Science - Frogs! Turtle Tots, a nature-based program for preschool youth ages 3-5 attending with their caregiver, continues on Friday, October 3 from 10-11am at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. Turtle Tot programs often include a story, craft, science experiment, and outdoo... more
Turtle Tots - Turkeys
11/25/2025 10:00 AM - 11/25/2025 11:00 AM
Gobble Up Science - Turkeys! Turtle Tots, a nature-based program for preschool youth ages 3-5 attending with their caregiver, continues on Tuesday, November 25 from 10-11am at the Kansas Wetlands Eucation Center. Turtle Tot programs often include a story, craft, science experiment, and o... more
Turtle Tots - Prairie Dogs
12/12/2025 10:00 AM - 12/12/2025 11:00 AM
Prairie Pup Science - Prairie Dogs! Turtle Tots, a nature-based program for preschool youth ages 3-5 attending with their caregiver, continues on Friday, December 12 from 10-11am at the Kansas Wetlands Eucation Center. Turtle Tot programs often include a story, craft, science experiment,... more