Ernie Miller Nature Center

909 North Highway 7 Olathe, Kansas 66061 913-764-7759

Ernie Miller Park Friday Night
Amphitheater Nature Programs

Bring the family to the Amphitheater on Friday evenings this summer for entertainment and educational experiences. The Amphitheater is an outdoor facility with seating for approximately 150 people. During inclement weather or excessive heat, programs will be held in the Nature Center. For more information, call (913) 764-7759.
Each program is approximately one hour in length and begins at 7:00 pm.
Cost: $2.50 per person paid at site.
Children age two and under are free.

Owls: Eyes of the Night - June 11
Great Horned, Barred, and Screech owls make Ernie Miller Park their home. Meet three Live Owls as we discover more about these creatures of the night.

Wildlife Who's Who-
June 18
Meet an amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal during this 45 minute presentation. Learn about these animals and discover their similarities and differences.

Snakes Alive- June 25

Why is it that these creatures seem to terrifying? Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true? See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies or these legless wonders of the natural world.

Birds of Prey - July 9

By day and by night, out of the sky flies a rodent's nightmare, the birds of prey. Join our interpretive staff as they show why rodents fear theses great birds. Using live birds, participants will see these magnificent raptors and their special adaptations.

WILDLIFE WEBS - July 16

Untangle the web of Kansas wildlife as you discover food chains from the forest, pond, and prairie. These food chains will come alive as you meet and learn about a member of each food chain. What do these animals eat and who eats them?

Stories under the stars -
July 23

Enjoy old fashioned family fun with stories and music. Join our park staff as we share stories of animal encounters, mysterious legend and tales to tickle your funny bone. All ages are welcome to experience in the wonder and magic of storytelling.