Tallgrass, August-October

August - October 2015 I Volume 2
TALLGRASS
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New membership
options available
for everyone!
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Adventure camps,
Breakfast with Santa
and more for kids!
Unique volunteer
9 experiences at FHDC.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center celebrated National Day of the
Cowboy with rodeo queens, barrel racing, calf roping and more!
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org 315 S. Third Street Manhattan, KS 66502 785.587.2726

Direction
Celebrating Accomplishments
In this issue of
Tallgrass we debut
an enhancement
to our membership
program to include
addition levels of
giving for
individuals and
businesses in the
Flint Hills region.
Rest assured that we have retained the
popular annual pass program while
making members aware that they have
new giving opportunities based on their
desire to provide increased financial
support to the Discovery Center.
Summer is a busy time for all of us
especially at the FHDC. New exhibits,
day camps and Go See It! lectures all
combine to attract our members and
guests. This issue of Tallgrass is full of
relevant information on current and
future happenings at the FHDC.
Education staff have expanded our
program offerings to include evening
programs off site so make plans to
attend them. The use of new iPads
makes several of the day camps and
classes even more meaningful as
technology is used to extend the
educational and interpretive experience
inside or out of the facility.
This will be the first year that we
partner with Sunset Zoo in celebrating
Wildcat Week August 30 through
Partnerships
Thank you!
• City of Manhattan Parks &
Recreation Department
• Capitol Federal
• ESB Financial
• FHDC Foundation
September 5. KSU faculty, staff and
students will receive $6.00 admission to
the FDHC when they show their KSU ID.
I am also pleased to share that a
sequel to the fall of 2013’s Through
Artist’s Eyes exhibition titled Flint Hills
Masters will be exhibited this fall and
winter in the Tallgrass gallery. A unique
partnership with the Strecker-Nelson
gallery of Manhattan, as in the case of
the previous exhibit, has made this
possible once again. In this year’s
exhibition there are two changes from
the last showing. The entire exhibition
will change out at the half way point of
the 14 week show and all art within the
gallery will be available for purchase with
a portion of the proceeds being donated
to the FHDC.
Something new in the show that we
believe will generate more appreciation
for the Flint Hills is an exhibit from a
younger perspective. Featured as part of
the Flint Hills Masters is the inclusion of a
student art show with young artist’s
grades kindergarten through 12th grade
providing us with their interpretation of
the Flint Hills. There is no better way to
see the Flint Hills than from a young
person’s view.
Best regards,
Fred W. Goss, Director
• Manhattan Convention &
Visitors Bureau
• Steel & Pipe Supply
• Strecker-Nelson Gallery
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South Third Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
785.587.2726
Membership Information:
membership.fhdc@cityofmhk.com
flinthillsdiscovery.org
Hours of Operation:
Open 363 days a year!
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Mon. - Wed.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun.: 12 - 6 p.m.
Labor Day - Memorial Day
Mon. - Wed.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun.: 12 - 5 p.m.
About:
Tallgrass is produced by the
Flint Hills Discovery Center
and is published quarterly.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center
is a division of the City of
Manhattan’s Parks & Recreation
Department.
Our Mission:
The Flint Hills Discovery Center
inspires people to celebrate,
explore, and care for the Flint Hills.
On the Cover:
Miss Rodeo Kansas, Abbey Pomeroy
and visitors at National Day of the
Cowboy on July 25.
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Exhibitions & Programs
In the Dark on exhibition through Sunday, September 20
Our exhibits come to life as
children discover suspects who
may have kidnapped animals
from the In the Dark exhibition. Sign the
kids up for Mystery Theater on Friday,
August 21, from 6-9:30 p.m. Dinner will
be provided. FHDC youth members are
$20 and adults pay $5. Youth nonmembers
pay $25 and adiults pay $10.
Parents, make it a night out for you,
too! While the kids enjoy the dinner
theater, you can attend the Friends of
Sunset Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m the same evening at
Manhattan’s own Sunset Zoo. You get a
date night and the kids have something
fun to do! Brew tickets go on sale August 3.
On Friday, August 28, the whole
family is invited to enjoy a night guided tour
at Sunset Zoo and discover the
animals after dark. All participants will
meet at the Zoo for this FHDC program.
Youth and adult FHDC members are $6
and youth and adult non-members are $8.
To register for either program, please
visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.org or call
785.587.2726.
In the Dark is a kid-friendly, interactive exhibition on display until September 20. (Photos by Evert Nelson)
Coming Soon
Fall exhibition, Flint Hills Masters opens in October
Artists’ work from around the world
will be on display on Saturday,
October 3 through January 17.
Strecker-Nelson Gallery of Manhattan
and the Flint Hills Discovery Center have
partnered to present this unique fall
exhibition in the Tallgrass Gallery.
“I am most excited about the diversity
of vision in the show,” said Jay Nelson,
Gallery owner. “Each artist has entered
works that are typical of their most
desirable subject matter, be that Matthew
Richter’s native plants or James Borger’s
still lifes on the prairie.”
All art in the exhibition will be available
to purchase with a portion of the proceeds
donated to FHDC. Flint Hills Masters will
change out at the half way point of the 14
week show.
“Art of and about the Flint Hills is
instrumental in raising awareness of the
beauty all around us in the tallgrass
prairie,” said Nelson. “As people we
preserve and treasure those places we find
beautiful, so the Flint Hills exhibits of art are
a way to help save our local environment.”
The members’ only preview is Friday,
October 2, 5:30-7 p.m. All members must
RSVP, by emailing membership.fhdc@
cityofmhk.com or call 785.587.2726 to
reserve a spot. The exhibit will open to the
public on Saturday, October 3 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
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More for Members
New membership program and benefits
Now annual pass members can
support the Flint Hills Discovery
Center’s mission with a
contributing membership and enjoy
additional benefits throughout the year
as a Friend of the Flint Hills Discovery
Center. This new membership program
builds on the current annual pass fee
to provide additional benefits for
individuals and corporations while
helping to support temporary exhibitions,
public programming and events that
engage and educate the public about
the tallgrass prairie.
All the benefits you enjoy with annual
pass membership will continue—free
unlimited admission, discounts on gift
store merchandise, invitations to
member events, and reciprocal
membership at other museums.
Friends of the Flint Hills
Discovery Center members receive
annual pass memberships for two adults
and all children under 18 in the same
household including additional members
only event invitations, VIP opportunities
and guest admission passes.
Corporate Friends receive annual
pass benefits for two named adults and
are recognized with special promotional
opportunities, members only event
invitations, VIP opportunities, guest
admission passes and at the Corporate
Leader level, customized benefits.
Enhanced member benefits are just
one way we show appreciation for your
investment in our mission. Best of all, you
will know that your support of the Flint
Hills Discovery Center will help inspire
people to care for the Flint Hills.
Membership is valid for 12 months
from the time of purchase and is
nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Learn more about Friends of the Flint
Hills Discovery Center membership on
page five and how you can upgrade
your current annual pass to a
contributing membership.
Welcome New Friends
of the Flint Hills
Discovery Center
The new Friends of the Flint Hills
Discovery Center membership program
has just been announced and we already
have our first members.
“It’s a bargain,” said Karen McCulloh,
Mayor of Manhattan. “John and I usually
try to support things that are worthwhile.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a
fantastic, wonderful place and we want
to see it be successful and membership is
reciprocal with museums in other cities we
like to visit.”
Thank you to our new members!
FRIENDS
Horizon Members, $1,000 level
• Linda Johnson and Nancy Kassebaum
Blue Earth Members, $250 level
• Ingrid and Kyle Garrison family
Bluestem Members, $100 level
• Karen and John McCulloh
• Mary and David Carter family
• Kami and Casey Poell family
CORPORATE
Contributing Members, $500 level
• Blackdog Properties
• Capstone Insurance Solutions, Inc.
• InTrust Bank
Event Rentals
Now is the time to start booking!
The summer event rental season is
coming to an end but that doesn’t
mean it’s slowing down. Over the
next few weeks, the Flint Hills Discovery
Center will transition from rooftop terrace
weddings to back to school retreats and
professional receptions and dinners.
FHDC is taking reservations far
beyond this fall. Several holiday and
Christmas parties, along with winter
graduation parties, are already booked.
Reservations are filling up quickly
for 2016 and even 2017. If you are
considering the Flint Hills Discovery
Center for your special event, please
contact us now at 785.587.2726.
Book your event for fall and winter!
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Supporting through Membership
New Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Member Level Benefits
All memberships categories include Annual Pass Benefits:
• 1-year unlimited access to all exhibits
• 10% discount on Gift Store merchandise
• Program discounts and invitations to
special events
• Quarterly newsletter and e-mail updates
• Free or reduced admission access to
more than 340 participating science
centers and museums through the
Association of Science - Technology
(ASTC) Travel Passport Program
Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Contributing Members Benefits:
Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center memberships support programs and exhibitions with contributions above the annual pass
membership fee. All Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Memberships include Annual Pass benefits for two named adults
and all children under 18 in the same household, plus additional benefits by level.
MEMBER BENEFITS BY LEVEL
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTING MEMBER
BLUESTEM BLUE EARTH FLINT HILLS HORIZON
$100 $250 $500 $1,000
Annual Pass Benefits for two named adults and all children under 18 in the same household
Invitation to Annual Appreciation reception and members’ only events
Advanced program registration opportunities
Recognition in quarterly newsletters
Recognition on Horizon Members list displayed in FHDC lobby
Two one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Four one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Eight one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Members only VIP opportunities
Corporate Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Member Benefits:
Corporate Friends of the Flint Hills Discovery Center membership offers opportunities for businesses to contribute
to the success of the FHDC and include special promotional options for special recognition and promotional opportunities.
MEMBER BENEFITS BY LEVEL
ANNUAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTING MEMBER
CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATE LEADER
$500 $1,000 $2,500
Annual Pass Benefits for two named adults
Invitation to Members Only Events, VIP Opportunities and Annual Appreciation reception
Recognition in quarterly newsletters, website, select print materials and Corporate Members list
displayed in FHDC lobby
Certificate of Appreciation naming company
Four one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Six one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Ten one-time use Guest Admission Passes
Customized benefits based on company’s needs
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Learning at the Discovery Center
Adventure Camps, Student Art Show and more for children
With summer coming to an
end, fall is right around the
corner with exciting new
programs, camps and events for kids.
Each season, the Flint Hills Discovery
Center partners with Sunset Zoo to host
Adventure Camps for USD 383 when
school is not in session. Space is limited
to 24 students per camp, so please be
sure and register early.
Online registration opens Monday,
August 3. For a listing of classes and
programs, please view our website or
pick up a physical copy of the Fall Parks
and Recreation Activity Guide, available
mid-August at Parks and Recreation
Fall enrollment opens
Monday, August 3!
paintings and drawings produced by
students from across Kansas. Winners
will be announced in three age
categories as well as a Best in Show
prize.
Be on the lookout for two special
events taking place this winter. At our
“Breakfast with Santa” event, the whole
family can enjoy a morning of food, fun
and photos! Every child will decorate
their own holiday picture frame to hold
their family photo with Santa, printed
on-site. The event runs Saturday,
December 5 from 9-11:30 a.m
Then, ring in the New Year with an
early evening celebration including food,
music and science fun at our first annual
family New Year’s Eve party. Mark your
calendars for December 31 and watch
the website for more details as the
holidays quickly approach.
locations around town.
The 2015 Flint Hills Masters Student Art
show is sponsored by the Flint Hills
Discovery Center, Strecker-Nelson
Gallery and the Flint Hills Discovery
Center Foundation. It features forty
Campers assist to set up a foot bridge at one of the summer camps.
Flint Hills
Masters October 3, 2015 - January 16, 2016
Flint Hills Masters Lunch and Lecture
Sat., Sept. 19, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
A Walk Through the Native Prairie
Sat., Sept. 19, 2 – 4 p.m.
From Click to Canvas
Photography Workshop, Sat., Oct. 3, 4 – 8 p.m.
Of Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting
in the Flint Hills (watercolor)
Sat. Oct. 10 & Sun., Oct. 11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Of Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting
in the Flint Hills (oils)
Sat., Oct. 17 & Sun., Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Prairie Surprise Painting
Student Workshop, Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – noon
Eyes on Nature
Student Workshop, Sat., Oct. 24, 1 – 3 p.m.
Nature Through an Artist’s Eyes
Sat. Nov. 7, 7 – 10 a.m.
Each program features an artist whose work is part of the Flint Hills Masters exhibition.
For more information on programs, please visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/masters.
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Celebrate the Cowboy
Flint Hills Discovery Center holds second annual National Day of the Cowboy
M
ore than 500 visitors and
members gathered on Saturday,
July 25 to celebrate the cowboy
at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. This
is the second year the event has taken
place. From buckboard rides and barrel
racing to rodeo clowns and queens,
there was something for everyone. Those
in attendance could learn all about the
origin of the Buffalo Solider as well as
test their own cattle call.
A huge thank you to our partners and
sponsors for the success of this event.
“The support of our donors allows us
to offer an array of activities for visitors
to enjoy that day,” said Susan Adams,
Volunteer/Visitor Services Manager.
“From the financial donations, to wood,
leather and of course each person’s
volunteer time, we couldn’t make events
like this a great success without our
sponsors and donors continued
support.”
For more photos, please visit our
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
flinthillsdiscovery.
Many enjoyed the festivities at National Day of the Cowboy at Flint Hills Discovery Center on July 25.
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Volunteering
High school students serving FHDC
Chloe Dorst, Eli Miller and Kendra
Geisbrecht have something in
common. All three high school
students volunteer at the Flint Hills
Discovery Center to fulfill service
requirements for various programs.
They are outstanding students who have
become outstanding ambassadors for the
FHDC.
Who are the student volunteers
at FHDC?
Dorst, a junior at Manhattan High
School (MHS), has been working as an
FHDC volunteer since January of this year.
Her contribution of hours will meet one
of the requirements of the Distinguished
Service Graduate Program she
participates in at MHS and will lend
support to her college applications to
study chemical engineering. She is also
interested in theater and has worked in
productions at the Manhattan Arts Center
in Manhattan.
Miller, a Rock Creek High School
Junior, is on the debate team and plans
to pursue a major in debate forensics
after high school. He visited the Discovery
Center and liked the programs offered,
especially the excitement around some of
the new events taking place. He enjoys
the variety of volunteer duties from
working a reception booked as an event
rental to participating in Stepping Into the
Prairie activities with the little kids.
Geisbrecht, a sophomore at
Manhattan High School, is originally from
Baltimore, Maryland and moved to
Manhattan from Lee’ Summit, MO.
She plays soccer for MHS and her favorite
subject is Spanish. Geisbrecht gets a
good feeling about volunteering at FHDC
when she can offer a little encouragement
that results in a child becoming excited
about completing a project. She plans to
major in interior architecture at K-State.
What is their advice to other
high school students interested
in volunteering at FHDC?
Dorst’s best advice is to enjoy yourself.
“I can always count on the kids’ energy to
give me a little energy boost,” said Dorst.
The other two students had advice also.
“Be prepared to call upon every craft
you know,” said Geisbrecht. “Never
underestimate the distraction of the train
in the Riding the Rails exhibit.”
Volunteers interact with visitors on a
regular basis. “Take everything in stride
and enjoy the different groups of visitors
that come to the Discovery Center,” said
Miller.
Student volunteers attend the same
FHDC volunteer training sessions as adult
volunteers and in addition to earning
service hours which can be applied to
school or service requirements, they
provide a valuable service to the Flint Hills
Discovery Center as a member of the
volunteer program. For information about
volunteering, visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.
org/volunteer.
High schoolers are a big asset to the volunteering community at FHDC. From left to right: Chloe Dorst,
Kendra Geisbrecht and Eli Miller
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Family Day
Free admission to exhibitions, children’s area and Theater throughout the day
Guests are invited to attend
Family Day at the Flint Hills
Discovery Center on Sunday,
September 13 for the Center’s fourth
annual free admission day in
celebration of the local community.
“This is our way, each year, to thank
the local Manhattan community for all
the support they have shown us since
Shopping
Apparel and gifts for everyone on your list
Remember your experience at the
Flint Hills Discovery Center by
taking a souvenir home with you
from our Gift Store.
New t-shirts and hats have been
designed by artists who are
passionate about the mission of our
facility. The heartening messages on
our Flint Hills apparel have graphics
you can wear out in your daily life to
bring the message of preservation of
the opening of the Flint Hills Discovery
Center in 2012, “ said Fred Goss,
director, Flint Hills Discovery Center.
“We think this is a great opportunity for
families to learn about the Flint Hills
region that surrounds the Manhattan
area.”
Local partners, including the
Manhattan Fire Department, Manhattan
our history, culture and natural beauty
of the Flint Hills Ecoregion.
If a t-shirt isn’t your style, then
perhaps you would prefer one of our
Flint Hills Discovery Center’s lapel pins
or patches to assist you in spreading
the word about your love of the Flint
Hills.
The Gift Store is open during
regular FHDC hours and admission
is not required to shop. There are
Parks & Recreation Department and
the Sunset Zoo, are prepped with fun,
educational activities for children.
Activities will run from 12 - 5 p.m., and
guests will also have open access to all
exhibits, including a last look at the In
the Dark exhibition.
specials and items at discounted prices
each week.
Look forward to meeting and talking
with author Marci Penner on Saturday,
September 12 from 1-3 p.m. Meet the
Author is a free program where visitors
can learn about a specific book related
to the Flint Hills or Kansas.
Please continue to visit the Gift Store
as new items fill the shelves.
Meet the Author
Marci Penner
September 12 1-3 p.m.
The Gift Store has an array of apparel for everyone
on your list and is open during regular FHDC hours.
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Connecting with the Flint Hills
Pursue an adventure with the entire family before summer comes to an end
Go See It!
Plan your next adventure in Kansas
with a little help from the Flint Hills
Discovery Center. Go See It! lectures
provide information on destinations,
activities, historical and cultural events
in and around the Flint Hills.
Go See It! lectures are held 6:30-
7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hills Discovery
Center and are free. Pre-registration is
not required.
Local and Sustainable Food in
the Flint Hills
August 13, Open to all ages
Do you like fresh, local food as well
as supporting regional farmers and
ranchers? Come learn about your local
and sustainable food options in the Flint
Hills from Andrea DeJesus, president
of the Downtown Farmers Market of
Manhattan.
Primitive Skills Workshops
Spend a day in the Flint Hills with
veteran instructor, Daniel
Schapaugh, developing cross
cultural skills related to daily living and
survival that were employed by ancestral
peoples. This course raises participants’
awareness of historically accurate
methods, true human needs, and
interactions with natural resources found
in the Flint Hills that sustain those needs.
Schapaugh, an Education
Specialist at the Flint Hills Discovery
Center, has taught a variety of outdoor
skills workshops and credit courses
through K-State, Kansas Department of
Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Boy Scouts
of America and UFM Community
Learning Center.
“The workshop will provide
participants ample one-on-one
instruction and practice that greatly
enhances the learning process,” said
Schapaugh. “Being a part of a process
where people reconnect with ancestral
skills is a unique and intense
experience.”
Wildcat Week
Sunset Zoo and the Flint Hills
Discovery Center have teamed
together to welcome back our
wildcat friends to the Little Apple
in style. From Sunday, August 30
through Saturday, September 5,
HALF OFF ADMISSION!
$2.50 per adult
Hours:
Mon. - Sun.: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Primitive Skills I is held on August 15
from 12-8 p.m. The fee for FHDC
members is $55 and $65 for non-FHDC
members. Open to ages 16 & up; youth
all current KSU students, faculty
and staff with a valid ID receive
discounted admission at both
facilities. Simply show your K-State
ID at either ticket counter to receive
your wildcat discount.
SPECIAL $6 ADMISSION!
Hours:
Mon. - Wed.: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs.: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Fri. - Sat.: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun.: Noon - 6:00pm
ages 12-15 may be accompanied by an
adult. Enrollment is limited to 12
participants. Please call 785-587-2726
to register.
The next Primitive Workshop is Saturday, August 15.
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FHDC Foundation
Meeting goals
Since its inception in 2012, the FHDC
Foundation has partnered with the
Flint Hills Discovery Center to seek
donors interested in naming
opportunities for a portion of the
Discovery Center and provide financial
gifts or endowment support.
It’s Official
The Horizon Ranch Flint Hills
Immersive Experience Theater was officially
named on May 30, 2015 in honor of a
$750,000 gift from Marty Vanier and Bob
Krause. The dedication ceremony held
for Marty and Bob’s family and friends,
revealed the theater’s new name during
the evening’s Celebration of Giving. Marty
and Bob were the first to support a naming
opportunity and establish an endowment
fund for the Flint Hills Discovery Center with
their gift.
Bruce Snead, President of the Flint Hills
Discovery Center Foundation and emcee
for the dedication ceremony said, “Marty
and Bob’s gift represents philanthropic
validation not only of the community's
investment in creating the FHDC, but also
recognition of the impact the Flint Hills has
had on all our lives,” He went on to thank
Marty and Bob, “for your support of the
Foundation as stewards of the funds dedicated
to sustain the Horizon Ranch Flint
Hills Immersive Experience Theater, and to
help us leverage the example of your
exceptional gift for additional
benefactors.”
A Gift of Technology
Thanks to generous donations from
early supporters of the Flint Hills Discovery
Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 11
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free for all military personnel,
including retirees, veterans, immediate
family and gold star families. ID required.
Center Foundation, the FHDC education
team recently purchased fifteen iPad Air
tablet computers. This is part of a new
STEM initiative by the Flint Hills Discovery
Center to help drive student interest in the
fields of Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics.
The iPads will be a tool to help our
young visitors connect with the nature,
history, and culture of the Flint Hills. They
can photograph wildflowers to create
digital collages, take a historical walking
tour with 100 year old photos at their
fingertips, and design their own ecosystems
with plants, animals, and everything in
between. While technology can never
replace the awe-inspiring views of the
rolling Flint Hills, it may just give the next
generation the tools they need to map,
research, study, celebrate, and preserve
those very same hills.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, serves as an active local,
regional and national advocate for the
Flint Hills Discovery Center by creating
opportunities for donors to give to the
Foundation in support of FHDC programs,
initiatives and financial success.
For information about naming
opportunities or how you can make a
donation, contact us at 785-587-2729,
ext. 211.
Celebrating with family. From left to right: Kim Mooney, John
Vanier, Jack Vanier, Bob Krause, Marty Vanier, Donna Vanier
and Mary Vanier (photo by Evert Nelson)
Dillons Community Rewards
Benefit FHDC!
Five simple steps!
• Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards
• Sign in or create an account
• Click on “Enroll Now”
• Enter the 5-digit NOP, 45288, and search
• Select the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation and
click on “Enroll”
Fuel points and coupon discounts are not affected
when signing up for this program.
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Flint Hills Discovery Center
Open 363 days a year
315 South Third Street Manhattan, KS 66502 | 785.587.2726 | www.flinthillsdiscovery.org
Calendar of Events
Thursday, August 13
Go See It! Local & Sustainable
Foods in the Flint Hills
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15
Primitive Skills Workshop
12 - 8 p.m.
Friday, August 21
Kids’ Mystery Theater
6-9:30 p.m.
Friday, August 28
After Sunset: Animal Encounters
in the Dark
8 - 9:30 p.m.
August 30-September 5
Wildcat Week
Hours vary
Sunday, September 13
Family Day
Noon - 5 p.m.
Thursday, September 17
Go See It!, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Photographing Dark Kansas Skies
Saturday, September 19
Flint Hills Masters: Lunch & Lecture
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 19
Flint Hills Masters:
Native Prairie Walk
2 - 4 p.m.
Friday, October 2
Flint Hills Masters: Members’ opening
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
Flint Hills Masters opens to public:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
Flint Hills Masters:
From Click to Canvas
4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 10 &
Sunday, October 11
Flint Hills Masters:
Of Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting
in the Flint Hills (watercolor)
with John Hulsey
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 15
Go See It!, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Preserving Memories: The Story of
Volland, Kansas
Saturday, October 17 &
Sunday, October 18
Flint Hills Masters:
Of Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting
in the Flint Hills (oils) with John Hulsey
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
Flint Hills Masters:
Prairie Surprise Painting
10 a.m. - noon
Saturday, October 24
Flint Hills Masters:
Eyes on Nature
1-3 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Flint Hills Masters:
Nature through an Artist’s Eyes
7 - 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 19
Go See It! Visit to Blue Earth Village
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve party
More details to come
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