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17 May 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreations is hosting a historical nature hiking series this summer.
Recreational Leader Devin Cooper of Shawnee North Community Center will be leading a series of hikes that will feature historical sights, animal and plant life. The nature hike series will be open to the public, with 13 unique sessions that take place all over Shawnee County.
Pre-registration for the series can be found here, and each walk will have a $3 fee. All hiking sessions are from 6:30-8 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Nature Hike Sessions
May 19 – Spring Exploration at Shawnee North Nature Trail
May 22 – Dairy exploration at Dornwood Park
June 3 – National Hiking Day
Two events will occur at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
June 8 – Tornado Talk at Skyline Park
Event is free and will begin at 7 p.m.
June 12 – Life in Westlake, Gage Park
June 16 – Discovering Indian Creek at Shawnee North Community Park
July 14 – Over the Hill Shawnee North Park
Adults only
July 17 – Butterfly Walk at Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee
July 20 – Photo Walk at Ward-Meade Botanical Garden
July 21 – Wellness Walk at Shawnee North Community Park
Aug. 14 – History along Soldier Creek at Garfield Park
Aug. 18 – Conservation or Preservation, Shawnee North Community Park
For more information, you can reach out to Mike McLaughlin with Shawnee County Parks and Rec at 785-251-6880 or by clicking here.