Ernie Miller Nature Center
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The Center provides an opportunity for learning, understanding, and admiring natures ever- changing ways. It is the focal point of cultural, historical, and environmental education programming offered to all ages by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. The Center contains displays, live animals, and Natures Corner Gift Shop, along with a friendly, knowledgeable staff eager to share their knowledge of nature.
913-764-7759 - Where:
- 909 N Highway 7,
Olathe KS - Links:
- Official Website [Info]
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Upcoming Events
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Jun 1 7:00 pm
Adventure Walk: Twilight Hike
Explore the trails at Ernie Miller Park as the sun sets. Listen for the nocturnal sounds of a crickets chorus and a Barred owls call. Gather around for stories, songs, and a tasty treat. Participants should bring a flashlight. Pre-registration required. Visit www.jcprd.com or call (913)831-3359...
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Jun 6 10:30 am
Storytelling: Animal Tales
Visit the Nature Center for stories, songs, and surprises geared to preschool children. Come listen and learn. Meet a special animal friend every time. All small children must be accompanied by an adult. Each 30 min. session - $2 per person including adults, paid at site. See website calendar for...
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Jun 6 10:30 am
Animal Tales Storytime - Mud Puppies
Does a mud puppy really bark? Join us for this listen and learn activity for children ages two to six as we learn about mud puppies. The 30-minute program features stories and a visit from a special animal friend. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the program to be paid...
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Jun 8 7:00 pm
OWLS: EYES OF THE NIGHT
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. Bring the family to the Amphitheater on Friday evenings this summer for entertainment and educational experiences. The Amphitheater is an outdoor...
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Jun 8 7:00 pm
Owls: Eyes of the Night
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. This is the first of seven special Friday night programs to be presented at the outdoor facility this summer. A charge of $2.75 per person helps cover...
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Jun 15 7:00 pm
Westward to Kansas!
The year is 1855 and people are moving westward to Kansas for opportunity. Life is hard on the trail west. Meet pioneer woman Emily Thomas as she tells you stories of her travels in a covered wagon. Help do some chores at her campsite, enjoy a taste of some Johnny Cake off the fire and sing a...
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Jun 20 10:30 am
Storytelling: Animal Tales
Visit the Nature Center for stories, songs, and surprises geared to preschool children. Come listen and learn. Meet a special animal friend every time. All small children must be accompanied by an adult. Each 30 min. session - $2 per person including adults, paid at site. See website calendar for...
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Jun 20 10:30 am
Animal Tales Storytime - Forest Critters
Who lives in the forest? Join us for this listen and learn activity for children ages two to six as we learn about forest critters. The 30-minute program features stories and a visit from a special animal friend. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the program to be paid...
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Jun 22 7:00 pm
SNAKES ALIVE
Why is it that these creatures seem so terrifying Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies of these legless wonders of the natural world. Bring the family to the Amphitheater on Friday evenings this summer for entertainment...
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Jun 22 7:00 pm
Snakes Alive
Why is it that these creatures seem so terrifying? Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true? See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies of these legless wonders of the natural world. This is the third of seven special Friday night programs to be presented at the...
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Jun 29 7:00 pm
BIRDS OF PREY
By day and by night, out of the sky flies a rodents 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. Bring the family to the Amphitheater on...
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Jun 29 7:00 pm
Birds of Prey at the Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater
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 these great birds. Using live birds, participants will see these magnificent raptors and their special adaptations. This is the fourth of seven special...