Dillon Nature Center

💡🐾 Bring the whole fam for fun trivia on the trail with our nature education coordinator, Ethan! Have fun, test your knowledge, and learn something new!

Register: https://bit.ly/4cIhVqZ

🐍After some intense debate, and at least one person suggesting: "Snakey McSnakeface," we've narrowed it down to four options!

Now it's your turn to have a say! Vote for your favorite name and help crown our slithery little legend!

Don’t miss out on our June Nature Classes!

Tomorrow is the deadline to register for:
🐛 Preschool Summer Bugs
🆔 K-6 Nature IDentification

Tuesday, June 2 is the deadline for:
🪴 Preschool Growing Things
🔍 K-6 Scavenger Hunt

These are month-long classes that meet weekly and are packed with fun, hands-on learning!

Register & learn more here: https://bit.ly/4sznmgZ

Did you know these facts about summer storms in Kansas? ☀️⛈️

Come join us to learn more! bit.ly/3YBhp67

🚨LAST CHANCE to register!

Explore the fascinating world of insects and discover the BIG jobs these tiny creatures do every day! https://bit.ly/4nIoihu

Join Instructor Ethan Huston as we uncover the hidden work of bugs all around us — you may never look at insects the same way again!

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this fun summer adventure!

Wishing you a meaningful and memorable Memorial Day weekend. To the men, and women in uniform, past, present, and future, we thank you for your service.

Trails & Grounds Hours: 9a-8p

Kansas skies know how to put on a show 🌩️🌾

From towering clouds to booming thunder, summer storms are one of the most fascinating parts of life on the prairie. Come learn what causes these powerful weather events, how they impact Kansas ecosystems, and why storm season is so important to our landscapes and wildlife.

Grab your spot before it storms off: bit.ly/3YBhp67

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of insects and discover the BIG jobs these tiny creatures do every day! https://bit.ly/4nIoihu

Join Instructor Ethan Huston as we uncover the hidden work of bugs all around us — you may never look at insects the same way again!

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this fun summer adventure!

Help us welcome the Western Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) to the DNC family.

Send us your name suggestions in the comments!

🐍Did you know: These snakes are non-venomous and generally harmless to people and pets. Juveniles, like this one, typically have a blotched pattern, which often darkens to a solid black or grey as they mature into adults.

Dillon Nature Center Grounds will close tonight (May 18) at 6p due to forecasted severe weather.