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Mildale Farm & Open Park
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 9:00am to Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 4:00pm Edgerton, KSJohnson County Parks and Recreation along side CopsnBobbers invite you to a day of hiking, campfire activities, pumpkin carving and wagon rides....
MoreWinter Changes - How do animals adapt to cold weather?
Friday, December 19, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Topeka, KSTrees, reptiles, butterflies, and bees all have different winter habits. Learn how changes in the environment affect living things and investigate...
MoreHealthy Families on the Move! Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 (All day) Topeka, KSGuided hikes, healthy cooking, educational programs and more! Learn how changes in the environment affect living things and investigate those...
MoreWalking Tour Tribute to VP Charles Curtis
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Topeka, KSWalking Tour followed by program and reception celebrating the birthday anniversary of Congressman, Senator, Vice-President Charles Curtis. The...
MoreEquifest of Kansas
Friday, February 13, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, February 15, 2015 (All day) Wichita, KSThree days of Chris Cox, Julie Goodnight and other nationally known clinicians, Kansas' largest equine trade show, breed exhibitions, Kids...
MoreNorth American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) National Convention
Friday, February 20, 2015 (All day) to Sunday, February 22, 2015 (All day) Kansas City, MOJoin us for the North American Trail Ride Conference National Convention Feb 20-21, 2015! MEMBERSHIP IS NOT NECESSARY TO ATTEND!
Convention...
Winter Tree ID Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Topeka, KSLearn to identify trees with only buds, twigs, and bark as clues. We will walk the many trails through the Oak-Hickory woods of Dornwood Park....
MoreJohnson County Healthy Yards Expo
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Shawnee, KSKNPS will host a booth featuring native plants at this annual Expo sponsored by Kansas State University and the City of Shawnee. Many vendors and...
MoreSketch Crawl
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 9:00am to 12:30pm Overland Park, KSArtists Sketch Crawl
Enjoy a morning of creating art in the many lovely gardens at the Arboretum. Bring your own art supplies (pencils,...
MoreBirding for a Life Long Adventure
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSDr. Seibel will be back again for this informative talk about bird watching and identification.
MoreTaking the Trail! Tidbits on Riding Trails
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm , KSWhat should you do when you approach someone walking a dog when riding?
We will answer these questions and more for all those new or...
MoreWoodland Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin our expert, Lynda Ochs, as you walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native wildflowers in bloom. Please...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreOld Military Trail Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm , KSIn the past we have seen Trout Lilies, Dutchman's Breeches, Mayapples, Jack in the Pulpit, Bladdernut Shrubs and more.
For more...
MoreBe A Citizen Scientist
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSThe National Phenology Network will conduct an information and training workshop for persons interested in being a citizen scientist observer....
MorePruning Class
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 9:30am to 10:30am Overland Park, KSJoin our horticulturist Anne Wildeboor for this informative talk and demonstration on how to prune your favorite trees just in time for Arbor Day...
MoreTree Planting Ceremony & Sapling Giveaway
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 11:00am to 11:30am Overland Park, KSHelp us celebrate Arbor Day! Arbor Day celebrates planting and nurturing trees. Forrest the Fox and you will help us celebrate by planting an...
MoreTour of the Trees
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 11:30am to 12:30pm Overland Park, KSOur knowledgeable volunteers will lead this informative and interactive talk about the unique trees that live at the Arboretum. As you walk with...
MorePruning Class
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin our horticulturist Anne Wildeboor for this informative talk and demonstration on how to prune your favorite trees just in time for Arbor Day...
MoreEISENHOWER STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Osage City, KSKansas State Park Open House.
Eisenhower State Park. ( Free Admittance into the Park)
Comp join the fun. Activities will begin at...
OK Kids Day - FREE Event
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Paola, KSHillsdale is hosting an OK Kids Day April 25 at the State Park Office.
This is a FREE event.
9am - Meet your Rangers and Safety Tips...
GeoArboretum
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MorePrairie Spirit Trail State Park Open House- Ottawa Depot
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Ottawa, KSState Park Open House.
Trail Support organizations will have exhibits as well as free snacks through the lunch hour.
A good chance...
MoreGet Around 2 It
Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm Manhattan, KSCome learn about all the outdoor activities there are to see and do in Manhattan and surrounding region. This is the 7th annual Get Around 2 It...
MoreTouch-a-Truck
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 10:00am to 11:30am Topeka, KSPreschoolers can climb on, play in and honk the horns of various vehicles. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the beauty of historic Gage Park.
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreSandsage Prairie Spring Excursion
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Garden City, KSThis is a great opportunity to experience the diversity of spring blooms in the sandsage prairie south of the Arkansas River in southwest Kansas....
MoreNational Trails Day
Saturday, June 6, 2015 (All day) , KSTrail permit fee will be waived in honor of National Trails Day. ( Daily permits are normally $3.50 for adults 16 yrs of age or older, or an...
MoreYouth in the Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Topeka, KSCome join the family fun! Youth ages 6 - 16 years old will be introduced to traditional outdoor activities such as sporting firearms, fishing,...
MoreSustainable Trail Building Workshop
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 11:45am to 1:00pm Manhattan, KSPGASLA Manhattan is celebrating National Trails Day by partnering with Aaron Apel, of Big Poppi Bicycle Co. and Manhattan Trail Works, to host a...
MoreWade in to Watersheds
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:30pm Overland Park, KSThis wonderful education session is to help students understand the importance of watersheds and ways in which water pollution occurs. The day...
MoreLearn about Shade Gardening
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Topeka, KSHostas are popular plants to grow in shady environments, but many other shade tolerant plants are available to enhance your garden and landscape....
MoreWild Flowers and Their Pollinators
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am Olathe, KSCome and learn about the interaction between wildflowers and pollinators at the 300 acre Olathe Prairie with Betsy Betros and Edna Hamera. We will...
MoreLawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club & Heartland Coursing Association Dog Fun Run
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Lawrence, KSThe Heartland Coursing Association teams up with the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club for this 2nd Annual Dog Fun Run in the Picnic Area. A course...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreTopeka Safe Bike Riding Classes
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 6:00pm to Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 2:00pm Topeka, KSWho: Topeka Community Cycle Project
What: Introductory bicycle commuting/riding course aimed at those that want to ride around town for...
MorePrimitive Skills Workshop I
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KSSaturday, June 20, 12-8 p.m.
Ages 16 and up. Youth ages 12-15 may be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 12 participants per session.
... MoreGrant-Bradbury Prairie Walk
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Topeka, KSJoin KNPS for the 13th Annual walk at Grant-Bradbury Prairie Park. This 80-acre tallgrass prairie contains over 300 plant species. On this tour,...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MorePrimitive Skills Workshop II
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KSParticipants will gain hands on experience with primitive living skills associated with long term situations. This workshop explores ancestral...
More12th Annual O.K. Kids Day - Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 9:00am to 9:00pm Lawrence, KSSpend your day with family and friends at Clinton State Park! It's a great time, it's so easy and it's free! The event and...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MorePrimitive Skills Workshop I
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KSAges 16 & up. Youth ages 12-15 may be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 12 participants per session.
Participants will receive...
MoreRETRO WEEKEND AT POMONA STATE PARK
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:00pm Vassar, KSFriends of Pomona State Park will be hosting their 2nd Annual Retro Weekend at Pomona State Park on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The event will be...
MoreNorth Central KS Outdoor Youth Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Osborne, KSSponsored by the Osborne County PF Chapter, Osborne Gun Club, KDWPT, Nex-Tech, and Keith Hahn Memorial, this event is open to kids 17 and younger...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreCampfire Chat
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Burrton, KSThe final campfire chat for 2015 will be "Slip Sliding Away! Snakes in Our Parks." The chat will be held at West Lake on Sept. 26. The...
MoreEducator Open House
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Manhattan, KS• Sample science & history teaching strategies that will connect your curriculum
with the Flint Hills
• Attend two on-site...
Go See It! Preserving Memories: The Story of Volland, Kansas
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Manhattan, KSCome learn the fascinating story of Volland, Kansas through the eyes of one of its earliest photographers. Author and historian Greg Hoots will...
MoreOf Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting in the Flint Hills (oils) with John Hulsey
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Manhattan, KSFHDC Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125
Painting outdoors, or plein air painting, has become extremely popular again and many of the top...
MoreOf Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting in the Flint Hills (oils) with John Hulsey
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Manhattan, KSFHDC Members: $115 | Non-Members: $125
Painting outdoors, or plein air painting, has become extremely popular again and many of the top...
Go See It! Visit to Blue Earth Village
Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Manhattan, KSCome learn the history of Blue Earth Village and the people who called it home from Dr. Lauren Ritterbush, Associate Professor of Anthropology at...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next guided hike will take place on December 13th. Meet at the Park Office at 1 p.m. We’ll take a 2 hour hike. This month we’ll be heading...
MoreFirst Day Guided Hike
Friday, January 1, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSStart the year off right, with US on the trails. We will start out in our Picnic Area on our hike. Hopefully we’ll have a chance to see the...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreVISION YOUR 2016: LIFE REIMAGINED
Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm OSKALOOSA, KSVision your Year: Life Re-imagined
Create the life that you dream of with the aid of mindfulness and motivation from your one of a kind...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum & Botanical...
MoreKansas Day
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 9:15am to Friday, January 29, 2016 - 11:00pm Manhattan, KSLearn our state symbols as we celebrate the birthday of Kansas. Duplicate programming offered both days. Participants must RSVP to receive...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
More8 MILES OF MARCH MADNESS
Saturday, March 5, 2016 (All day) OZAWKIE, KSIt's that time of year, it could be cold and snowy or it could be springy and vaguely warm so obviously we should take a hike!! This will be...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreArbor Day Open House
Monday, March 14, 2016 (All day) to Friday, March 18, 2016 (All day) Overland Park, KSThe Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help! Kids are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. Come to the Arboretum...
MoreBirding Adventure for Children
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Overland Park, KSKids age 9-12, would you like to learn about our feathered friends? Observe them through binoculars at our bird watch and native habitat. Learn...
MoreGeoArboretum
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
More8 MORE MILES
Saturday, April 2, 2016 (All day) , KSSOLD OUT!!!!! CHECK dirtygirladventures.net and the dirtyshop for details on other activities.
JOIN THE DIRTY GIRLS ON ANOTHER 8 MILE...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreSpring Wildflower Walk
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Paola, KSKen O’Dell will lead an exploration of the 1.5 mile ‘Hidden Spring Nature Trail” (Yes, there is a hidden spring!). While the terrain is steep in...
MoreExhibition opening: A View from Space
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSSaturday, January 16, 2016 through May 1, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A View from Space, a new, highly interactive, hands-on science...
MoreExhibition opening: How People Make Things
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 10:00am Manhattan, KSHow People Make Things tells the story of how everyday items are manufactured and brings to life the people, ideas and technology that transforms...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreTreemendous Trees Art Exhibit
Monday, April 25, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, June 12, 2016 (All day) Overland Park, KSEnjoy artwork from "The Tree Who Walked Through Time," a children’s picture book written and illustrated by local artists. Lavishly...
MoreEdible Landscapes Class
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSWhat is edible landscaping? It's integrating edible food plants into your garden in a decorative and visually interesting manner. It is not...
MoreDiscover Salina Naturally
Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 11:00am to 5:00pm Salina, KSThe Discover Salina Naturally festival is free, family fun at its finest! Explore over 60 exhibits and booths, go on a nature walk, find something...
MoreDOWN AND DIRTY FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE
Saturday, May 7, 2016 (All day) , KSJOIN THE DIRTY GIRLS FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE AT LAKE PERRY! WE WILL COMPLETE A 3 MILE HIKE, AND THIS EVENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL...
MoreContainer Gardening Class
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSJoin our resident horticulturist in learning how to create a beautiful container garden for your home in sun or shade. Learn helpful design and...
MoreOK Kids Day
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm , KSOK Kids Day events. Children will rotate through several stations presenting various demonstrations.
MoreCamp Wood YMCA Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Elmdale, KSCamp Wood YMCA Centennial: Celebrating 100 Summers
Saturday, May 7th, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lunch provided)
Join us for a free...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreTCCP Traffic Skills Bike Classes
Monday, May 9, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Topeka , KSWho: Topeka Community Cycle Project
What: Introductory bicycle commuting/riding course aimed at those that want to ride around town for...
MoreNational Train Day
Saturday, May 14, 2016 (All day) Overland Park, KSLearn about railroad history while you and your family enjoy our beautiful train garden, with its real caboose, working scale model trains, and...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens...
MoreFlint Hills Festival
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 11:00am to 5:00pm Manhattan, KSTouch, hear and taste the Flint Hills! Join us for our annual Flint Hills Festival. Celebrate the Flint Hills with beer and wine samples, live...
MoreCamp Wood YMCA Memorial Day Family Camp
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 4:00pm to Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 1:00pm Elmdale, KSGive the T.V. a break, pack up the kids, and head to Camp Wood YMCA for the family vacation of a lifetime.
For three days over Memorial and...
MoreWorld Oceans Day
Saturday, June 4, 2016 (All day) Topeka , KSWorld Oceans Day is Saturday June 4, 2016 at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. Come explore the zoo while visiting booths that touch on the...
MoreSpring Wildflower Tour
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am Canton, KSWildflowers abound at the refuge. Evening primrose, spiderwort, goat's rue, prairie clover, and cat's claw are just a few that bloom in...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreMaxwell Spring Wildflower Tour
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Canton, KSWildflowers abound in the rolling hills of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. Evening primrose, spiderwort, goat's rue, prairie clover, and cat's...
MoreLovewell State Park Kids Fishing Clinic
Sunday, June 12, 2016 (All day) Webber, KSThe Kids Fishing Clinic is an educational opportunity for kids interested in learning about fishing. The Kids Fishing Clinic will be limited to 50...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreRIVER RUN IT AGAIN
Friday, June 17, 2016 (All day) , KSJOIN THE DIRTY GIRLS FOR ANOTHER RIVER RUN!!!! More details to follow soon. Registration will be required, once the event is posted in the DIRTY...
MoreTallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Butterflies and Pollinators
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Strong City, KSJoin members of KNPS at the historic Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on June 18 for presentations, wildflower walks, butterfly counting and...
MoreMemorial Butterfly Count
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Strong City, KSVolunteers are invited to help count butterflies in the Flint Hills prairie. No experience is necessary to join the group in documenting the area...
MoreWildflowers and Butterflies National Park Service Centennial Celebration
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 4:00pm Strong City, KSThis special Park Service centennial weekend will focus on prairie wildflowers and the butterflies that they attract. Presentations include...
MoreGovernor's Campout & Great Outdoor Day
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 10:00am , KSGreat Outdoors Day:
Celebrate Get Outdoors Month with the Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism & others for a FREE...
MINDFUL MILES
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 6:15pm to 8:15pm , KSDURING THIS SPECIAL EVENT, THE DIRTY GIRLS WILL COACH YOU ON ACTIVE MINDFULNESS, AND ENGAGE YOU IN AN EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO BE MORE...
MoreFREE Entry Day at Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 13, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KSEnjoy the State Park without purchasing a daily vehicle permit TODAY!
MoreTuttle Creek OK Kids Day
Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 8:00am to 5:00pmA family friendly day of activities of fishing clinic, games, archery, bb guns, train, water games, and more. Activities free and free park...
MoreBent Wood Furniture Class with Bim Willow
Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin us as we welcome Master Furniture Builder, Bim Willow, bending fresh willow into heirlooms. Come with a hammer, pruning shears and gloves and...
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens...
MoreFull Moon Walk
Friday, September 16, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Overland Park, KSThe full moon will light the paths. Enjoy moon gazing, night time sights and sounds and educational activities for the whole family. Don't...
MoreDirty Girl Camp Weekend
Friday, September 23, 2016 - 7:30pm to Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:45pm Council Grove , KSWE'RE GOING TO CAMP! Remember going to camp when you were a kid? Bunk beds, dining hall, campfires and s'mores? Yep, this retreat will...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreFall Into Rock Springs
Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 12:30pm to 4:00pm Junction City, KSJoin us at Rock Springs 4-H Center to celebrate Fall, but most of all our Friends and Neighbors. Come out for lunch and family activities at the...
MoreFirst Day Hike, Tuttle Creek State Park
Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Manhattan, KSMeet at State Park Office January 1, 2017 for a First Day Hike at 4pm to 6PM. Wear weather appropriate clothing, water, binoculars, light,...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreTuttle Trek - Fossil Hike
Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 12:45pm to 3:00pm Manhattan, KSAmeriCorps members will take participants on a guided fossil hike in the Tuttle Canyons Area.
MoreWoodland Wildflower Walk
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin our experts, Lynda Ochs and Ken O'Dell, as you walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native...
MoreMike Stoakes Bird Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSMike Stoakes, Arboretum volunteer and all around birder will lead this walk to look for and listen to the birds that live at the Arboretum. Nearly...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 10:00am to 11:30am Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreKids Conservation Round up
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 9:30am to 2:30pm Colby, KSIf you are an area teacher, you might want to drop by and see this opportunity for your students as you create your future teaching plan. An RSVP...
MoreTour of the Trees with Ernest & O'Dell
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin our tree experts, Jim Earnest and Ken O'Dell, as you wind through the trails at the Arboretum and see a vast selection of trees in their...
MorePrairie Day at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Topeka, KSCelebrate the prairie on Saturday, April 29th! Explore the trails in the prairie while completing a scavenger hunt. Talk with experts about...
MoreTrent Reed Bird Walk
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSLocal expert Trent Reed will lead this very informative bird walk. Each session varies on what birds are spotted. Duration is one hour, plus...
MoreGreat Trees of the Stous Promenade
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJim Earnest, The Tree Doctor, will lead the tour of Great Trees of the Stous Promenade. Jim also serves on the education committee of the...
MoreWebster State Park OK KIDS Day
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Stockton, KSYouth Ages 4-12 are invited to attend the activities located throughout the park. They will be a fishing clinic, a skins and skulls presentation...
MoreOKKids Day at Cheney Lake
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am Cheney State Park, KSTake advantage of free admission to the park and view nature and wildlife demonstrations by Tails and Scales as well as the Great Plains Nature...
MoreOK Kids Days @ Fall River State Park
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 1:00pm , KSOK Kids Day
Fall River State Park
May 6, 2017 9:00am to 1:00pm
Open to Kids of all ages, at the Fredonia Bay area.
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Kids Fishing Derby with the Clinton State Parks Fishing’s Future Chapter
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Lawrence, KSRESCHEDULED FROM 4/22/17 - NOW 5/6/17
KDWPT/ Clinton State Park chapter of Fishing’s Future will host a Kid’s Fishing Derby on May 6, 2017...
National Train Day
Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSChildren love to watch the trains! Learn about railroad history while you and your family enjoy our beautiful train garden, with its real caboose...
MoreMike Stoakes Bird Walk
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSMike Stoakes, Arboretum volunteer and all around birder will lead this walk to look for and listen to the birds that live at the Arboretum. Nearly...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreGrand Walk in the Arboretum
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSSchool is out, celebrate summer by taking your grandkids on a Grand Walk of the Arboretum. Enjoy this opportunity to spend some time learning...
MoreOak Woodland Restoration Field Tour
Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm , KSThis field tour will visit an upland oak woodland restoration study being conducted at Marais des Cygnes and La Cygne Wildlife Areas located in...
MoreWalnut Council Field Day
Friday, June 2, 2017 - 8:00am to 3:00pm Bucyrus, KSJoin us on Friday June 2nd for the Walnut Council Field Day at the Overland Park Arboretum!
The Walnut Council is a non-profit nation-wide...
MorePlein Air Painting on Coyote Trail @ Webster State Park
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8:30am to 3:00pm Stockton, KYContract Sherry Robinson 785-302-0030 or Annette Overlease 785-871-7196 for additional information.
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 10:00am to 11:30am Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreGreat Ornamental and Shade Trees of Kansas City
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJim Earnest will give a one-hour power point presentation on Great Ornamental and Shade Trees for Kansas City. Many of these beautiful trees are...
MoreAgroforestry Field Day
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 8:00am to 3:00pm , KSJoin us at the Downard Family Farm in southeast Washington County for the spring agroforestry field day!
The purpose of the Agroforestry...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreUP RIVER RUN
Saturday, July 15, 2017 (All day) , KSTHE DIRTY GIRLS WILL EXPLORE A NEW SECTION OF THE KANSAS RIVER, TAKING YOU ON A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE west of TOPEKA!
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreLabor Day Outdoor STEAM Activities
Monday, September 4, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Topeka, KSWe are open from 9 am - 5 pm on Labor Day! It's a great day to spend outside with family! Celebrate with us and explore our Outdoor Classroom...
MoreGeoArboretum
Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 10:00am Overland Park, KSBring the entire family out for a fun-filled adventure at the Arboretum! Find out why over 5 million people throughout the world hunt for...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSConsider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Whatever your interests...
MoreWorldwide Day of Play
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Topeka, KSWorldwide Day of Play means it is time to get outside and play! Visit the Kansas Children's Discovery Center for an exciting day of play! We...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, September 22, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSCome and gaze at the nighttime sky. This event will be an interactive experience with activities for all ages. S'more kits also will be...
MoreFall Forestry Field Day
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 8:30am to 3:30pm Leonardville, KSBill Kennedy has been recognized by the Kansas Forestry Association and the Kansas Forest Service as the 2017 Forest Stewardship Tree Farmer of...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, November 3, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSCome and gaze at the nighttime sky. This event will be an interactive experience with activities for all ages. S'more kits also will be...
MoreTuttle Treasure Trail
Friday, November 24, 2017 (All day) to Monday, November 27, 2017 (All day) Manhattan, KSIf you want to avoid the Friday after Thanksgiving crowds come to Tuttle Creek State Park on Friday for Free Entrance day and #optoutdoors. The...
MoreFirst Day Hike
Monday, January 1, 2018 - 10:30am to 12:00pm Manhattan, KSTuttle Creek State Park will host it's annual First Day Hike on January 1, 2018 from 10:30 - 12:00 PM. Hike will be family friendly, last...
MoreWednesday with Wine! Stories of Backcountry Hiking in Alaska
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Ozawkie, KSJoin Dirty Girl Adventures at the Crooked Post Winery for the first in the Wednesday's with Wine series of 2018! We will hear from Dirty Girl...
MoreKansas Day Celebration
Saturday, January 27, 2018 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSDitch the drab of winter with a lively birthday party for Kansas at the Overland Park Arboretum. January is the month our state entered the union...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, February 16, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
40th Anniversary of Perry Lake Hiking Trail - National Recreation Trail Designation
Saturday, March 3, 2018 (All day) , KSThe volunteer groups that help maintain the 29-mile Perry Lake Hiking Trail are celebrating its 40th year as a National Recreation Trail.
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MoreArbor Day Poster Contest
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCalling all artists, the Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help. Children are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster...
MoreArbor Day Poster Contest
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCalling all artists, the Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help. Children are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster...
MoreArbor Day Poster Contest
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCalling all artists, the Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help. Children are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster...
MoreArbor Day Poster Contest
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCalling all artists, the Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help. Children are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster...
MoreArbor Day Poster Contest
Friday, March 16, 2018 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCalling all artists, the Overland Park Forestry Division needs your help. Children are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster...
MoreNatural Trails Tour with Jim Earnest and Ken O’Dell
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Overland Park, KSJim Earnest and Ken O’Dell will give a one hour tour of one of the Beautiful Natural Trails at the Overland Park Arboretum. The Arboretum has 140...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
Discover Salina Naturally Fair
Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Salina, KSThe Discover Salina Naturally Fair is a free event for families to learn and interact with many aspects of past, present, and future efforts with...
MoreNational Public Gardens Day
Friday, May 11, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSEnjoy this opportunity to spend some time learning about the many gardens at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Our knowledgeable...
More6th Annual GHF Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 9:00am Lawrence , KSMark your calendars for May 19th! This year's sale will feature up to 50 native milkweeds, grasses, sedges, and wildflowers. All plants are...
MoreGHF Native Plant Garden Tour
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 8:00am to 10:00am Lawrence, KSJoin GHF as we tour two vibrant and creative gardens that exemplify the beauty, enjoyment, and benefits that come from gardening with native...
MoreSummer Classes
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 10:00am to Monday, August 13, 2018 - 11:15am , KSTinkergarten is on a mission to elevate childhood. We’re growing a technology-enabled network of leaders that bring families together in a natural...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, September 21, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 9:00am Eudora, KSThe Great Kaw Adventure Race is an orienteering based, cognitive, and physical challenge event. Challenges could be trivia about Eudora's...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
Trail Talk - Phillipsburg
Monday, December 3, 2018 - 6:30pm Phillipsburg, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreTrail Talk - Norton
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 6:30pm Norton, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreTrail Talk - Osborne
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 6:30pm Osborne, KSJoin us for an evening to talk about trails in the area and across the state.
MoreFirst Day Hike Tuttle Creek State Park
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Manhattan, KSJoin us for a First Day Hike on January 1 to burn off those extra Holiday pounds! Hike will be approximately 2 miles and very family friendly. No...
MoreFull Wolf Night Hike
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KSTuttle Creek State Park hosting a guided winter night hike on January 25, 2019 7pm - 8pm. The January full moon is a few days prior to the hike...
MoreFlint Hills Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 10:00am to 5:00pm , KSExperience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual Flint Hills Festival. Join us for live entertainment, food trucks, beer &...
MoreRoving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 9:00am Eudora, KSThe Great Kaw Adventure Race is an orienteering based, cognitive, and physical challenge event. Challenges could be trivia about Eudora's...
MoreThe Great Kaw Adventure Race
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Eudora, KSParticipants will be required to navigate to waypoints and challenges to retrieve important artifacts. To acquire these artifacts, an action will...
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