Ernie Miller Park Sunday Nature Programs

Bring the family to Ernie Miller Nature Center on Sunday afternoons this winter for entertainment and educational experiences. Programs begin at 2 pm and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Programs are presented by Park Naturalists and Park Police Officers. Cost for programs is $2.75 per person; children age 2 and under are free. Paid at site.

Hungry Birds - Jan. 8
The winters of Kansas can be a great time to view and feed our feathered friends.  Juncos, Finches and Waxwings are among the birds you might identify in the winter.  The whole family will learn the best food to attract the birds, how to make a suet cake at home.  Weather permitting; go on a short bird hike.

Snakes Alive - Jan. 15
Why is it that these creatures seem so terrifying? Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true? See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies of these legless wonders.

Nature Photography Fun - Jan. 22
Photographing plants, animals and landscape can be a wild adventure!  What makes a good photograph?  Discover how to compose beautiful works of art and memories that will last a lifetime and beyond.  Learn from nature photographer enthusiast and Nature Center volunteer, Bill Araujo.  See amazing photos from the Nature Center, Kansas City Zoo, Yellowstone, Africa and more. This hour long session will focus on basic skills for beginner photographers. Bring your camera to take a picture of an owl!  Recommended for ages 8 and up.

The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly -
Feb. 5
Take a different look at some of the not-so-glamorous animals around such as spiders, snakes, and skunks. These critters may not be loveable to all, but learn why they are important to our lifestyles and environment. Live snakes and spiders will be displayed.

Being Bold in the Cold - Feb. 12
Discover how dangerous cold weather can be. Find out what tools and traits can help you survive the cold weather if you get lost on a hike, including how to build a fire. Learn about how three animals are adapted to the cold, and get to meet a live rabbit.

Nature, Treasure, Expedition - Feb. 19
See rainforest parrots and Kansas critters on a "Nature Treasure Expedition" as we explore nature locally and around the world. We hope to inspire you to set sail on your own family adventures.

Birds of Prey - Feb. 26
By day or night, out of the sky flies a rodents nightmare, a bird of prey. Using live birds, participants will see up close examples of these magnificent raptors and their special adaptations.