Ernie Miller Nature Center

The Teepee

Erect a teepee in your own schoolyard while learning first-hand the history, design and construction of this incredible dwelling.

Location:  Your School
Fee:  $83.00/$91.00 first program
$55.00/$60.00 consecutive programs
Maximum:  35 students
Time:  2 hours,
March, October and November

Wildlife Webs

Untangle the web of Kansas wildlife as your students construct examples of food chains from the forest, pond, and prairie.  These food chains will come alive as your students meet and learn about members of each food chain.

Location: Kansas Schools
Fee:  $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum:  25 students
Time: 45 minutes,
September through March

A Pilgrim From Plymouth

History will come alive for your grade school students when they are visited by a pilgrim from Plymouth.  Step back into the 17th Century and experience the pilgrims' perilous journey to America.

Location:  Your School
Fee:  $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum:  35 students
Time:  45 minutes,
 November

"Our Pilgrim was fabulous!  The Character places herself in 1623 and appears so real to the students. It went right along with our study of pilgrims and Thanksgiving."
2nd Grade Teacher,
Prairie School

Inspector Insector

The Inspector, that mysterious agent from the Insect Division, is hot on the trail, trying to solve a case.  Your class will help untangle the inspector's clues and in the process learn about some insects' homes, what insects eat and their life cycle.  This program makes a fun introduction or a rewarding conclusion to our unit on insects.

Location:  Your School
Fee:  $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum:  35 students
Time:  45 minutes
December - March

Kansas Symbols

What do the American bison, tiger salamander, and sunflower have in common? They are just a few of the natural symbols of the great state of Kansas. Learn about these and others through an interactive program with hands-on items and live animals. This is just the program to help your group celebrate Kansas statehood (Jan29). Join in with the presenter as we end the program with a rousing chorus of "Home on the Range".

Location: Kansas Schools
Fee: $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum: 35 students
Time:45 minutes
January-February

Mysteries, Wonders & Myths of Nature

Guided by park rangers and naturalists, students will explore some of nature's most exciting mysteries.  They will come to understand things once thought frightening, and then use their new found knowledge to help characters they meet in the woods.

Grades:  K - 2nd
Location:  Ernie Miller Park
Fee:  $5.25/$5.75 per student                    
Minimum:  50 students
or $262.00/$287.00
Time:  9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,
April and May

"The children were very active participants..
I heard wonderful comments and many new
discoveries from the kids!"
2nd Grade Teacher,
Hope Lutheran School

Prairie Traveler

Step back into the year 1870 as "Mattie Johnson" shares the story of her life as a child on the Kansas prairie.  Tales of wagon trains, Indians, buffalo stampedes, sod houses, and frontier education recreate the pioneer experience.

Location:  Your School
Fee:  $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum: 35 students
Time:  45 minutes,
 January and February

"It was entertaining as well as informative.
It makes history come alive in the classroom."
3rd Grade Teacher,
Woodsonia Elementary

Also see:
*Animal Clues: who's been here? under Kindergarten section.  Program available for 1st - 3rd grade.
*Ecology Encounters under 4th - 6th grade section.  This program is available for 3rd graders.

Two Falling Voices

Hear the amazing true story of Mary Jemison. It is spring 1758 on the Pennsylvania frontier and young Mary is captured by Indians. Adopted by her new family, she is given the name of "Two Falling Voices". Join Mary as she shares her unforgettable journey and life with the Eastern Woodland Indians.

Location: Your Schools
Fee: $51.00/$56.00 first program
$37.00/$41.00 consecutive programs
Maximum: 35 students
Time:45 minutes
September and October