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May 23, 2013Families can enjoy some fun in the sun at the 2013 Kid’s Fishing Clinic and Casting Contest June 1PRATT – For youth age 5-12, there is plenty of fun to be had at the Milford Nature Center’s 2013 Kid’s Fishing Clinic and Casting Contest, Saturday, June 1. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities including an electrofishing demo ... Read More


May 23, 2013Participants get up-close to wildlife species without leaving the sidewalkPRATT ­– Are snakes slimy or smooth? What does a kestrel’s call sound like? You can learn this and more when you attend the 29th Annual Walk With Wildlife event, Saturday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) will be holding the ev ... Read More


May 23, 2013Young anglers will learn about and fish for channel catfish during this two-day eventPRATT ­– The Tuttle Creek Lake Association is hosting the 19th Annual Youth Fishing Clinic June 7-8, 2013 at Anneberg Park Lake. The event is open to the first 200 youth, age 8-12, who register.In addition to casting their lines, participants can en ... Read More


May 23, 2013The three-day excavation project will aid boaters launching in low water conditionsPRATT ­– Low water levels at Kanopolis Reservoir have made all but one boat ramp unusable this spring. And that ramp, located at Langley Point in Kanopolis State Park, has been difficult for boaters due to shallow water. To improve boating conditions ... Read More


May 30, 2013 It’s not too late to sign up for the Kansas Birding Big Year competition PRATT – Birders can still sign up for the 2013 Kansas Birding Big Year, a competition where participants attempt to observe as many species of birds as they can within the borders of Kansas. Unlike other “big year” competitions that span the U.S. in ... Read More


May 30, 2013 New ANS media kit can help news sources spread the word about aquatic hitchhikersTOPEKA ­– As Kansans take advantage of the warming weather to get out to their favorite lake or river, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reminds them they play a critical role in preventing the spread of aquatic invaders that ... Read More


May 30, 2013Visiting a local state park this summer can be fun and easy on the walletPRATT – It’s summertime and Kansas state parks are gearing up with events for everybody under the sun. From fishing tournaments to music festivals, and Kids Days galore, Kansans are sure to find something fun and exciting to do this June at a Kansas state park. ... Read More