Junior Extension Master Naturalists
"Kansas Wild Kids," our local Junior Extension Master Naturalist Program, provides youth ages 7-14 opportunities to learn more about our natural resources and planetary neighbors. The program tries to instill a spirit of stewardship in children through engaging, hands-on, conservation-related lessons on Kansas' wildlife and waterways, snakes and spiders, pollinators and plants.
Wild Kids! Summer Program events:
Students can explore and discover the natural environment of Johnson County with fun, hands-on experiences! Each camp will focus on different aspects of nature and teach youngsters about animals, insects, trees and more. Class fee: $5
How to Read Nature
Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kill Creek Park
Explore nature while learning to observe signs of wildlife, learn how to navigate nature using a compass, and distinguish similarities and differences among Prairie, Wetland, and Forest habitats. Register Here
Wildlife & Habitats
Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ernie Miller Nature Center
Rocks & Fossils
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lake Olathe
The Importance of Water
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Millcreek Streamway Park
Trees & Me
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Overland Park Arboretum
Contact:
Amy Keigher
Natural Resources Agent