Tallgrass, May-July 2015

MAY-JULY 2015 I VOLUME 1
TALLGRASS
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Kelley Hunt performs at
Flint Hills Discovery Center
last weekend of April!
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Doc Gizmo to perform
science experiments for Kids’
Science Theater in May!
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Marty Vanier & Bob Krause’s
generous donation to FHDC.
Congratulations to Jim and Cathy Hoy who
received the ‘Friend of the Flint Hills’ award!
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FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER
315 SOUTH 3RD STREET
MANHATTAN, KANSAS
785.587.2726
Direction
Celebrating Accomplishments
It is with great
pleasure that I
write what is the
first of many
Tallgrass
newsletter articles
as the director of
the Flint Hills
Discovery Center.
Tallgrass allows us to celebrate what
we have accomplished as an
organization with your support and lets
you look into our future for additional
opportunities to utilize, engage and tell
others of the incredible Flint Hills as
America’s last great grassland. In every
issue the reader will be made aware of
an interesting part the Discovery Center
that works to fulfill our mission every day.
The past months have proved
eventful for the Discovery Center. The
FHDC Foundation received the largest
gift to date from Marty Vanier and Bob
Krause with a $750,000 contribution
to name the Immersive Theater as the
Horizon Ranch Flint Hills Immersive
Experience Theater.
The five year gift will be used for
reducing the bond debt for our
exhibition’s fabrication, serve as a
semi endowment for the upkeep and
maintenance of the Immersive
Experience and make monies available
for the FDHC Foundation’s future
PARTNERSHIPS
Thank you!
• City of Manhattan Parks &
Recreation Department
• Chick-fil-A
• ESB Financial
• FHDC Foundation
fundraising activities.
We are excited about our summer
exhibition offering of In the Dark which
will focus on ecosystems found in caves,
deep sea, the forest and underground.
Visitors will see the Flint Hills in contrast
with peer regions of the nation that live
and recreate in and manage a unique
eco system.
This year’s Flint Hills Festival provides
opportunities for guests to enjoy music
and food from the region. Our featured
musical performers are Annie Wilson
and the Tallgrass String Band and Kelley
Hunt. This event has continued to grow
from 2014 and we anticipate it
continuing to do so in the future.
Many of you have taken part in a
number of new programs developed
by our education staff. The debut of the
Prairie Chicken booming experience
program is one that provided a true front
row seat to a natural phenomena that
was once witnessed in many regions of
the nation but now is part of the tallgrass
experience. Make plans next year to be
an active spectator for one of the Flint
Hills’ most unique occurrences.
Best regards,
Fred W. Goss, Director
• Manhattan Convention &
Visitors Bureau
• The Nature Conservancy
• Steel & Pipe Supply
• Strecker Nelson
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 p.m. - 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 p.m. - 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:
Jim Hoy and former
U.S. Senator, Nancy Kassebaum
Photo by Evert Nelson
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Flint Hills Festival
Music and food of the Flint Hills
Two beloved Kansas musicians will
celebrate the heart of the Flint Hills
with performances during Flint Hills
Festival at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
on Sunday, April 26 from 12-6 p.m.
Kansas balladeer, Annie Wilson,
and the Tallgrass Express String Band
kick off the day’s festivities at noon and
play until 3:45 p.m. Annie and
the band perform original ballads
about the land and life of the Flint Hills
along with bluegrass favorites, Western
swing tunes and Celtic melodies.
Kelley Hunt, Americana blues
pianist, singer and songwriter, performs
at 4 p.m. at the Manhattan Conference
Center at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
Hunt’s CD, “Heartland” is currently
being sold in the Flint Hills Discovery
Gift Store and will also be available
that day to purchase.
A variety of attractions will be held
inside the Flint Hills Discovery
Center throughout the day from noon
to 6 p.m. Local storyteller, Steve Keck,
“Mr. Steve,” will be in the classroom to
perform three 30-minute performances
of stories and sing-a-longs for younger
children at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Children of all ages can decorate an
apron and build their own guitar to
take home. Food vendors include KSU
Meat Science Club, Sweet Granada
and many more.
Follow the day’s festivities and
participate in the fun by sharing family
photos using the hash tag
#flinthillsfest.
In addition to the two temporary
exhibitions, all permanent exhibits,
the Immersive Experience Theater and
the Family Fun Zone are included with
paid admission. The Gift Store will also
be open during the festivities for visitors
to purchase something to remember
the day.
All activities, including the concert,
are included in the general admission
price. Admission tickets are on sale
now. Visit http://www.flinthillsdiscovery.
org/programs/featured-programs to
purchase general admission tickets or
call 785-587-2726.
ABOVE: KELLEY HUNT,
AMERICAN BLUES PIANIST,
SINGER AND SONGWRITER
WILL PERFORM AT 4 P.M. AT
THE MANHATTAN
CONFERENCE CENTER.
RIGHT: ANNIE WILSON AND
TALLGRASS STRING EXPRESS
BAND PERFORM FROM
NOON TO 3:45 P.M.
Flint Hills Festival is sponsored by
Manhattan CVB.
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Connecting with the Flint Hills
Pursue an adventure with the entire family!
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 scheduled
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Flint
Hills Discovery Center and are free.
Pre-registration is not required.
Go See It! with a little inspiration
from these four sessions. For more
information on upcoming lectures,
please visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.org.
Go See Cottonwood Falls
and Chase County, KS
May 21, All ages
With the largest undisturbed swath
of the Flint Hills, including the federally
protected Tallgrass Prairie National
Preserve, Chase County continues to
captivate visitors and travelers who made
the Flint Hills their home.
On May 21, a historian from the
Chase County Historical Museum will
present the sites, attractions, events and
places with historical significance in and
around Cottonwood Falls.
There will be plenty of time for
questions to help you plan your visit to
get inspired by the Flint Hills or commune
with local artists and musicians.
Winemaking in the Flint Hills
June 18, Ages 21+
Proof of a growing wine scene
in the Flint Hills can be found in
two words—enology and viticulture.
Hear more about the science of wine
and the resulting local business from
CHASE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
IMAGE COURTESY OF KANSASSAMPLER.
Host an Event at FHDC
A variety of rental options from birthdays to weddings
Experience why Manhattan’s Flint
Hills Discovery Center is the most unique
venue in town! Discover the iconic
architecture and unique design that exists
within our space located in the heart of
downtown. Enjoy the breath-taking views
from our Rooftop Terrace, or explore the
ever-changing exhibits in our atrium.
Whether it’s a business meeting or a
birthday celebration, we have the perfect
venue to fit your special event. From
elegant weddings to casual gatherings,
our accommodating staff is here to make
your vision a reality. Reserve an intimate
space for day time meetings, luncheons
and celebrations. After hours, host the
ultimate, exclusive event – a private
evening in our exhibits and galleries.
Located near exceptional restaurants,
magnificent hotels and great shopping
destinations, the Flint Hills Discovery
Center not only offers convenience, but a
chance to escape and catch your breath.
Our gorgeous three-story, green facility
will serve as an extraordinary backdrop
for any event!
Please contact our Event Sales
Coordinator at 785.587.2729, ext. 208
or email events.fhdc@cityofmhk.com.
Dominic Martin, winemaking
instructor and winery manager at
Highland Community College in
Wamego, Kansas. Then, plan a trip
to the Highland Community College
winery here in the Flint Hills.
Homebrewing in the
Flint Hills
July 16, Ages 21+
Ever wanted to brew your own
beer? Learn the science and
techniques behind the homebrewing
process from Manhattan’s largest
homebrewing club.
Local and Sustainable Food
in the Flint Hills
August 13, 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 the People’s
Grocery Co-op.
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Education
Kids’ Science Theater
Parents, leave the kids with us for the
evening for Kids’ Science Theater.
On Saturday, May 2 from 5:30-9
p.m., Doc Gizmo will educate and
entertain with demonstrations and
science experiments. Doc Gizmo has
provided Science Assemblies for the past
16 years to over 236,000 students.
Through our latest interactive
exhibition, Wild Weather, and Doc
Gizmo’s experiments, children will learn
about thunder and lightning and radar
tracking along with how to understand
and prepare for a storm.
The program is geared towards
kindergarten through 8th grade.
Children will create their own lip balm to
protect their lips from the weather, a rain
gauge to keep track of the rain at home
and a weather vane to keep an eye on
wind changes in their area.
The program includes a child’s
dinner and is sponsored by Chick-fil-A,
Manhattan. Pre-registration is
required. Limited space is
available. FHDC Members pay $20
and non-members pay $25.
Register online at www.flinthillsdiscovery.
org or call 785.587.2726.
DOC GIZMO WILL BE AT THE FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER ON SATURDAY,
MAY 2, 5:30 - 9 P.M. TO PERFORM SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS.
Primitive Skills Workshops
Ancestral lifestyles require unique
skill sets that few of us utilize today.
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. These
courses raise participants’ awareness
of historically accurate methods, true
human needs, and interactions with
natural resources found in the Flint
Hills that sustain those needs.
These are field courses, so come
prepared to spend the duration outside
in the Flint Hills. Roundtrip
transportation from the FHDC will be
provided. You may also drive your
personal vehicle to the workshop site
located 20 minutes outside Manhattan.
Daniel 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.
Choose between three sessions;
Primitive Skills I is held on June 20 and
August 15. Primitive Skills II is held July
18. All run from 12-8 p.m. The fee for
FHDC members is $55 and $65 for
non- FHDC members. For ages 16 &
up. Youth ages 12-15 may be
accompanied by an adult.
Enrollment is limited to 12
participants per session.
Call 785-587-2726 or visit http://
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/programs/
adult-education to register.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Gain hands on experience
with primitive technologies
including fire, cordage,
containers, tools and
thermoregulation.
• Develop an awareness
of nature-based decision
making.
• Explore opportunities to
apply techniques during the
course in order to foster
perspective on the
procurement and utilization
of resources in the prairie
environment.
All act
Hunt’s
in the
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On Exhibition
Midwest Wild Weather
Now through May 13
Explore science concepts such as
evaporation, condensation, heat,
pressure, tornadoes, electric charges and
climate in an unforgettable way. Visitors
can interact with the exhibit by creating
a bolt of lightning, calculating the
distance of a thunderstorm and
observing differences between the
speed of light and sound.
The exhibit was designed by the
Midwest Wild Weather Project, with
major funding from the National Science
Foundation through a tour organized by
the Evansville Museum of Arts, History
and Science. The last day to experience
Midwest Wild Weather is Wednesday,
May 13.
Save the Last Dance
Now through May 17
The dance of North American
grassland grouse, from the
impressive courtship of
prairie-chickens to the bizarre behaviors
of sage-grouse, are known to nature
lovers as one of the most impressive
wildlife displays in North America. Save
the Last Dance shares images by
award-winning photographer, Noppadol
Paothong, from his dazzling book, Save
the Last Dance—A Story of North
American Grassland Grouse.
Don’t miss the last few weeks of the
exhibit to experience these beautiful
images or the chance to purchase a
signature image from the collection.
A portion of the sales support
FHDC programs and exhibits.
Coming Soon
Flint Hills Masters
October 3, 2015 - January 17, 2016
CONNECTING KIDS TO NATURE
Bring the entire family to the Flint Hills
Discovery Center, Sunday, May 17, 2-3 p.m.
Noppadol Paothong will share some of his
most funny, scary and outrageous moments
photographing these amazing birds.
This is your final opportunity to see the
Save the Last Dance exhibit and meet the
man behind the stunning photographs.
Presentation is included with regular
admission.
In the Dark
Opens May 23
Be immersed in worlds of
darkness. In the Dark explores the
natural evolutionary selective pressure
that has caused plants and animals to
adapt to ecosystems found in caves,
deep sea, the forest at night and
underground.
Creatures have adaptations that
allow them to dwell and thrive in
darkness and since prehistoric times,
humans have invented ways to
acclimate to dark conditions. In the
Dark investigates this phenomenon
and explores these mysteries via
electronic, mechanical and computer
interactives, immersive dioramas, and
lifelike models. In the Dark is
sponsored by Steel & Pipe Supply in
Manhattan and the Manhattan
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
A special exhibit preview for FHDC
members is Friday, May 22 from
5:30-7 p.m. The preview is free to
members but registration is requested.
Call 785-587-2726 or email
membership.fhdc @cityofmhk.com
to RSVP. The exhibit opens to the
public on Saturday, May 23.
Sponsored by:
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National Day of the Cowboy
Join the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Saturday, July 25 to Celebrate!
Dust off your boots and brush up your
cowboy hat for a celebration of the
cowboy spirit at the Flint Hills
Discovery Center’s second annual
National Day of the Cowboy event on
Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cowboy traditions have long been part
of the American landscape and culture
and today’s cowboys and cowgirls
continue to strive to preserve this
unique element of America’s heritage.
The FHDC celebration includes stick
pony barrel racing, branding and roping
for kids, buckboard rides, bull riding, rodeo
clowns and bullfighters, rodeo queens,
take home projects and more. Mayor
Karen McCulloh will be present at the start
of the event to read an official
proclamation issued on behalf of the City
of Manhattan. Regular Flint Hills Discovery
Center admission fees apply.
National Day of the Cowboy is
sponsored by Capitol Federal and
Manhattan CVB.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
FOR NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
AT FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER.
PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR’S NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY EVENT.
THE EVENT IS HELD EVERY YEAR, THE FOURTH SATURDAY IN JULY.
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Recognition
Friend of the Flint Hills
The Flint Hills Discovery Center
Foundation recognized Jim and
Cathy Hoy as the fourth recipient
of the Foundation’s annual Friend of the
Flint Hills Award, Sunday, April 12 in
Manhattan.
“Jim and Cathy are the epitome of
stewardship of the Flint Hills and richly
deserving of this recognition,” said
Bruce Snead, President of the
Foundation.
“The Hoys have contributed through
so many ways to raise awareness of this
unique and fragile eco-system.”
The Hoys are longtime residents
and defenders of the Flint Hills. Their
personal dedication to the conservation
and preservation of the Flint Hills is
demonstrated by a conservation
easement on their family land near
Cassoday with the Ranchland Trust of
Kansas, thus ensuring that the Flying H
will remain grassland in perpetuity.
Jim was a consultant during the
planning and development of the
Discovery Center and the Hoys believe
the Discovery Center has become a
powerful catalyst in informing people
about the tallgrass prairie and
promoting the Flint Hills to residents
of the region, state and nation.
The Hoys accepted their award at
the annual reception and recognition
dinner on April 12 at the Flint Hills
Discovery Center.
JIM AND CATHY HOY AT THE ‘FRIEND OF THE FLINT HILLS’
AWARD RECEPTION ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015.
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Shopping
Head for the Hills this summer!
Gear up with some handy tools
from the Flint Hills Discovery
Center Gift Store for a fun
day trip in the rolling pastoral
landscape of the Flint Hills this season.
Whistle Creek Walking Stick company’s
walking stick made of Hickory or
Sassafras wood with a leather strap
and a rubber tip will help you keep
your balance on uneven terrain, as
well as give you something to lean on
and pull you along on the steepest of
hills.
Be sure to shade your face with
one of our Advice from Nature ball
caps, which in addition to being a
useful tool, are a reminder of nature’s
wisdom.
Quench your thirst with an FHDC
logoed sport bottle, keep your hunger
at bay with a Kansas made
sunflower seed snack from
Visitor Experience
At Your Service
“May I help you” means more at the
Flint Hills Discovery Center. Members of
the FHDC Visitor Services and Gift Store
staff have recently completed the Kansas
Council on Travel and Tourism Division's
customer service program, Kansas At
Your Service.
This statewide standardized training
emphasizes the importance of quality
customer service in the tourism and
hospitality industry and equips the
Kansas workforce with tools and
resources to better serve our visitors.
This is just one way we are working to
provide FHDC guests with an exceptional
visitor experience.
Sunflower Food Company
and take along a must-have
guide book. We carry a great
selection of pocket guides
to wildlife and birds, and
wildflower identification
books for nature enthusiasts.
The Gift Store is open
during regular operating
hours including Thursday
evenings until 8 p.m.
THE GIFT STORE
OFFERS SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE. CHECK OUT
ITEMS MADE IN KANSAS,
TRINKETS FOR KIDS AND
INFORMATION FOR ADULTS.
CHELSEA RENNER AND KEMBERLY MILLS, TWO MEMBERS OF THE VISITOR
SERVICES TEAM WHO RECENTLY COMPLETED “AT YOUR SERVICE” TRAINING.
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Volunteering
A Partnership of Talents
When you ask for the Lindquists
to help with a project, you get
two dedicated and talented
volunteers who focus their combined
energy to partner with staff working to
fulfill FHDC’s mission.
In fact, Lindy and Jack Lindquist’s
life together has been a partnership
from the beginning. They have the same
interests and backgrounds and have
learned when to rely on Lindy’s
organizational skills and Jack’s
leadership training. These skills
were developed early in their careers
working full-time for 4-H in various
leadership roles at local, state and
national levels in Kansas.
Lindy retired from her responsibilities
JACK AND LINDY LINDQUIST, TWO OF THE VOLUNTEERS AT FHDC.
Do you want to volunteer?
Volunteers play a huge role in the
continuing success of the Flint Hills
Discovery Center. Come join us and
be a part of this incredible team.
Volunteers serve as interpreters,
greeters, support and so much
more. Becoming a volunteer is easy!
assist with general orientation and
provide any information they may
need. Service includes providing
assistance with the Flint Hills
Gateway Kiosk which helps visitors
as K-State’s Research and Extension 4-H
Youth Development state and national
events coordinator and currently works
part-time at the Sensory Analysis Center.
Jack’s career led him from president
and program director with Kansas
Agriculture and Rural Leadership Inc.
(KARL), to his current part-time
position as graduate director with KARL,
Inc. He admits being a little jealous
when Lindy retired, so when they heard
a call for volunteers for the then new
Flint Hills Discovery Center, they put
their usual commitment into practice.
In addition to working their volunteer
schedule, they currently serve on
FHDC’s Day of the Cowboy event
planning committee.
The Lindquists added, “When
community residents who have lived in
the area all their lives appreciate what
they see on their first visit to the
Discovery Center, or visitors from as far
away as Argentina find common values
and concepts in how our ecoregion is
presented, we know we made the right
choice to be a part of FHDC.”
locate information on destinations
throughout the Flint Hills region.
Guest guides also play an integral role
by assisting visitors in the Gift Store.
Opportunities include:
• Exhibit Interpreters: Communicate
additional information to visitors
regarding permanent and temporary
exhibits and guide them to additional
topics and information throughout
the facility (main floor and temporary
exhibit gallery).
• Stepping Into the Prairie: Interact
with younger guests and their families
through hands-on play and learning
activities.
• Guest Guides: Welcome visitors,
VOLUNTEERS CAN ASSIST IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT AREAS INCLUDING
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS.
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Generosity
FHDC’s First Naming Opportunity Gift
The Flint Hills Discovery Center’s
Immersive Experience Theater will
soon be known as the Horizon Ranch
Flint Hills Immersive Experience Theater. The
name change is the result of a generous gift
of $750,000 from Marty Vanier and Bob
Krause. Over a five year period, $500,000
of the gift will be earmarked for the City
of Manhattan, $220,000 will establish a
semi-endowment fund for upkeep of the
Flint Hills Discovery Center’s Immersive
Experience Theater, and $30,000 will
support the FHDC Foundation.
Marty and Bob live and work in the Flint
Hills and have a long history of philanthropy
in supporting numerous community and
regional organizations. Their love of the
tallgrass prairie and a deep appreciation
for its role in shaping Kansas values and
underpinning a significant sector of our
agricultural history led them to want to
encourage others to care as well.
Dr. Marty Vanier is a third generation
Kansas rancher whose sense of place and
commitment comes from having been
raised on a central Kansas ranch that bred
both registered and commercial horned
Hereford cattle. Vanier received her B.S. in
Agriculture (Animal Science) and her D.V.M.
from Kansas State University.
Long involved in community and
professional organizations as both a
founding member and leader, professionally
Dr. Vanier is a member of several veterinary
specialty associations and will serve as
President of the Kansas Veterinary Medical
Association in 2015-2016. Having served
as director of operations at KSU’s National
Agricultural Biosecurity Center, Dr. Vanier
began new responsibilities in April as senior
program manager for strategic
partnership development for the National
Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) with
the Department of Homeland Security’s
Science and Technology Directorate.
Bob Krause has over 35 years of
experience in key executive leadership
positions in higher education and even
though he refers to himself as a “transplant,”
he considers the Flint Hills home. Since
retiring in 2009 from KSU with 23 years
of service that included Vice President for
Institutional Advancement and a stint as
Athletic Director, Krause has remained active
in consulting with private for-profit,
not-for-profit and governmental
organizations.
Krause serves as Chair of the Board of
Directors of NutriJoy, Inc., serves on the
Board of Directors of the Soaring with Eagles
Foundation and the Mercy Community
Health Foundation. He also serves on the
advisory board of the Snyder Leadership
Legacy Fellows at the K-State Staley School
of Leadership Studies.
Both Marty and Bob feel a responsibility
to be good stewards of the land and pass
that appreciation of the Flint Hills onto future
generations of young people.
MARTY VANIER AND BOB KRAUSE DONATED $750,000 TO FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER.
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FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER
OPEN 363 DAYS A YEAR
315 SOUTH 3RD STREET
MANHATTAN, KANSAS
(785) 587-2726
WWW.FLINTHILLSDISCOVERY.ORG
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, April 26
12 - 6 p.m.
Flint Hills Festival
Tuesday, May 5
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Preschoolers in the Flint Hills
Saturday, May 9
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$2 discount on regular
adult admission; Free
admission for military
Wednesday, May 13
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Last day to view
Wild Weather exhibit
Sunday, May 17
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Last day to view
Save the Last Dance exhibit
Thursday, May 21
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Go See It! Cottonwood Falls
and Chase County
Friday, May 22
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Members preview In the Dark
exhibit
Saturday, May 23
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In the Dark exhibit opens to the
public
Monday, May 25
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day
FHDC Summer Hours begin
Thursday. June 18
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Go See It! Winemaking
in the Flint Hills
Saturday, June 20
12 - 8 p.m.
Primitive Skills Workshop I
Thursday, July 16
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Go See It! Homebrewing
in the Flint Hills
Saturday, July 18
12 - 8 p.m.
Primitive Skills Workshop II
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
National Day of the Cowboy
celebration
Thursday, August 13
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Go See It! Local & Sustainable
Foods in the Flint Hills
Saturday, August 15
12 - 8 p.m.
Primitive Skills Workshop I
Visit
www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/calendar
for more information about
upcoming events at the
Flint Hills Discovery Center
or call 785.587.2726