Enjoy a basic yoga practice with turtles! Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters. The class will end with one-on-one turtle time! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Join us for a morning of canoeing while learning about conservation topics for all ages! Discover how invasive jellyfish entered our lakes, the dangers of harmful algal blooms, and how you can help save endangered aquatic wildlife. No canoeing experience necessary, and we provide life jackets, paddles and canoes for up to three people, as […]
Discover the exciting world of archery with us! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced archer, our compound bow classes are designed to help you improve your skills and have fun at the same time. Join us and unlock your inner archer!
Have you heard the hype behind the mushroom boom? Hop on the shuttle and venture out with a mushroom specialist and discover the diversity of our local fungi. Our instructor will teach you easy, convenient ways to identify native mushrooms. Learn which fungi are edible and which you should not touch with a ten-foot pole.
Get ready to dive into the delightful world of snails with our hands-on snail terrarium workshop! This class will guide you through creating your very own mini-ecosystem, complete with adorable snails, live plants, and lush moss. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautiful, whimsical terrarium to take home, along with all the […]
Join us for weekly sessions of stories, activities, and information about animals and their habitats. Each week, a new topic will be presented, and outdoor activities are planned, so be sure to come prepared.
Join us for an exciting spring break at Prairie Park Nature Center, where your child will enjoy outdoor adventures and animal encounters. Activities include games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, and a field trip to the Topeka Zoo. It‘s a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends and create lasting memories while exploring nature […]
Enjoy a basic yoga practice with turtles! Breathe, stretch, and move the spine through a gentle standing and floor series designed to increase circulation, relax the mind, and boost endorphins with happy turtle encounters. The class will end with one-on-one turtle time! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Come and join us at Prairie Park Nature Center for a one-of-a kind family experience! Feast on spaghetti and meatballs while surrounded by your favorite animals. Additionally, you can participate in a live animal program, play games with prizes and explore the nature center during evening hours.
Ever wonder what happens after the nature center closes? Come enjoy a completely different sensory experience and see how much wilder the animals are after dark! Handheld red lights will be provided to each participant to view the nature center in the dark. Watch the nocturnal animals start their day while the diurnal animals settle […]
Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a unique possum gram for your loved one! Package includes delivery of a personalized card, flowers, chocolate, and an up-close animal encounter with our possum ambassador, Teacup! Our naturalists can deliver to residences or workplaces within the Lawrence city limits. Note that we do not deliver to schools or […]
Learn how your favorite pancake toping, syrup, is made. Did you know that other trees besides maple can be used to make a delicious syrup? We will show you how to identify native trees to tap for sugar making, the tools needed, how to make the final products and enjoy samples.