Ernie Miller Nature Center

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.

Birds of Prey - June 6
By day or 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 these great birds. Using live birds, participants will see these magnificent raptors and their special adaptations.

Fun Family Camping Adventures-
June 20
Learn how to take your family camping! This program will cover the basics of camping in a front countyr setting: where to go, setting up camp, cooking, and cleaning up responsibly, learn and participate in man different activities that you can do wiht your family in a outdoor setting. We will have activities for all ages. (stories, games, etc.)

Snakes Alive- July 11

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.

Wildlife Who's Who - July 25
This presentation will feature 5 live animals, representing 4 of the major groups of vertebrates and one group of invertebrates, the arachnids. Children of all ages will enjoy discovering the importance and habits of each animal and its place in nature..