FHDC Reflective Nature Hike

Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, United States

Nature is all around us. Discover it with an innovative program as you experience the outdoors in a new and relaxing way. Melanie Nord will teach you how to absorb […]

FHDC: Guided Konza Hike

Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, United States

Come along for an immersive experience into the Flint Hills. Learn about the geological features of the Flint Hills and observe the native plant species of the season. Thanks to […]

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing

Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, United States

Join the Discovery Center Education staff and local astronomers for a free and safe viewing of the annular solar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth, making the moon appear smaller than the sun which creates a “ring of fire” effect […]

FHDC: Humanities Hike with Kansas Humanities Scholars

Konza Prairie Biological Station 100 Konza Prairie Ln, Manhattan, KS, United States

During this unique event, six humanities scholars from a wide variety of disciplines will present their personal and professional take on the Flint Hills landscape for participants as they hike through a native tallgrass prairie outside Manhattan. Each 10-minute-long presentation from individuals as diverse as archaeologists, poets, historians, and indigenous knowledge keepers, will invite participants […]