FHSU Wetlands Education Center hosting spring break events

Wil Day
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HAYS, Kan. (KSNW) — Fort Hays State University’s Wetland Education Center is hosting events this spring break.

From March 11-15, the center will have daily activities for school-aged children from 1-4 p.m. The free, informal daily events are come and go, and no registration is required.

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Children will have the opportunity to learn about insects and wildlife, as well as the importance of wetlands. In addition, families can enjoy the center’s interactive exhibit hall, visit the classroom with live animals, watch a video about the Cheyenne Bottoms, or grab a map and take a self-guided tour along the nature trail.

The Cheyenne Bottoms is a 41,000-acre wetland that is a critical stopping point for migrating birds. It is also the largest wetland in the interior United States.

For more information about the FHSU Wetland Education Center, visit their website.

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