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Children's Farm and Ranch Day

Saturday, May 23, 2009 - From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. children can pet the farm animals, feed the chickens, and clean the stalls in the barn. By doing their chores, kids earn sticker tokens and a cool Spring Hill Ranch Certificate.

Children's Fishing and Nature Day

Sunday, May 24, 2009 - From 1 - 3 p.m. fish with the rangers at the Day Use Fishing Area. Fishing poles will be provided for an afternoon of catch-and-release fishing. 

School Day

Monday, May 25, 2009 - Join the school marm and experience the one-room school with penmanship lessons, spelling, and reading from the McGuffey Readers. School is in session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't be late. The school marm will be waiting for you at the Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse.

 

ANIMAL AND WILDFLOWER COLORING PAGES

Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers - 3.3 MB

Tallgrass Prairie Animals - 2.5 MB

Spring Hill Ranch at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve  

Did You Know?
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a partnership between the National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and the Kansas Park Trust. All work together to preserve and protect the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, while educating the public about its importance.

Last Updated: April 02, 2009 at 22:46 EST