Outdoors
Ernie Miller Nature Center
Living Waters Canoe Ministry
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge/ US Fish & Wildlife Services
909 North KS-7 Olathe, KS 66061
309 Prater Homestead Rd, Macks Creek, MO 65786 Living Waters Canoe offers a variety of outdoor camping experiences so groups of all sizes can escape into the wild of the Ozarks without getting “wild” - while creating lasting memories for years to come. Experiences are available May through September, Tuesday-Sunday. To learn more and register, visit livingwaterscanoe.org.
18634 Evans Road, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 Local Lake within 2-hours of Pleasanton, KS Marais des Cygnes is a natural wildlife refuge with a mission to protect and provide habitat for native plants, wildlife and their public lands. Through educational programs and outdoor recreation, they engage the public in nature. Troops can use Camp Tongawood’s lake and facilities to host these programs or a lake near them. To reserve space at Camp Tongawood, CLICK HERE. Once you’ve confirmed your location, contact Nova Clarke at Nova Clarke@fws.gov.
Ernie Miller Nature Center offers outdoor education and recreation for all ages of Girl Scouts. For details and pricing on scout programs, visit our Scouts and Youth Programs page. Ernie Miller Nature Center programs are scheduled by appointment at 913-826-2800 for weekdays and select Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. during the school year. Sorry, no summer availability. All ages of youth and adults count towards maximum headcounts for most programs, even leaders and chaperones. These are not a drop-off activities. Troop leaders or caregivers must ensure safety ratio is maintained per Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Available Programs:
Available Programs:
Fishing, Fish Art, Macro-Invertebrates, & more
Wildlife Programs at Ernie Miller Nature Center
Guided Hikes at Ernie Miller Park
Create your own customized hands-on program. Programs topics include fish identification, casting safety, how to knot and bait a hook, rules and regulations, fish printing, and more. Your program can be customized to the activities your troop would like to do.
45-minute programs for all ages with LIVE animals. Learn about habitats, adaptations, and other fascinating facts from our staff while seeing our resident wildlife up close. Several program themes to choose from, including raptors, reptiles, insects, and a variety of other live animals! Perfect fit for Animal Habitats, Animal Observer, and Bugs Badges completion.
One-hour Nature Walk with our Naturalist tailored to include topics you are working on. Or one-hour Survival Hike emphasizes teamwork, decision making and staying safe outdoors. Perfect for Eco Learner, Eco Friend, Eco Trekker, Eco Explorer, Eco Advocate, Trail Adventurer, Outdoor Art Maker, Outdoor Adventurer, Hiker, Outdoor Art Creator, Eco Art Explorer, and Math in Nature Badges. Just tell Ernie Miller what you are looking for! For details and pricing on Girl Scout programs, visit our Scouts and Youth Programs page. Min/Max : NA/15 people per session. All ages count, including adults Fall Hayride at Shawnee Mission Park Enjoy a 45-60 minute tractor-drawn hayride through Shawnee Mission Park, followed by cider and marshmallows at a campfire. September – November Friday - Sundays by appointment. Call 913-831-3359. Reservations must be made at least one full week in advance. Cost: $175 first wagon, $150 additional wagons. Click here to book: https://jcprd.com/1122/Fall-Hayrides Fall Hayrides at Shawnee Mission Park are scheduled by our Registration Department at 913-831-3359 and will take place at Oak Ridge Parklands 7460 Ogg Road Shawnee, KS 66061
Nature Hike Min/Max : NA
Min/Max : NA/30
Our expert rangers will lead girls on a hiking adventure around the Refuge, which includes prairies and wetlands. Hikes can be customized to meet your specific needs and abilities and include topics such as land conservation and the federal government or
Go Green! The Dirt on Composting at Ernie Miller Nature Center
fire ecology. Length: 1 hour. Location: 24141 KS Hwy 52 Pleasanton, KS 66075.
Unearth the mysteries of how dirt is created! Learn to make your own dirt at home. Go outside and see how dirt is formed. Meet some wiggly worms and discover their secrets. Make a mini- compost bin complete with worms to take home. Min/Max : NA/20 Map & Compass Workshop at Ernie Miller Park
Min/Max : 10/25
Available Programs:
Canoe/Kayak Float Trip
Map & Compass one-hour clinic will teach the parts of a compass and the basics of reading a map. Combine the two and you will never get lost again!
Relax, unwind, and float! Girls will have fun while creating mem- orable experiences floating down a picturesque section of the Big Niangua River that is mostly lazy, occasionally thrilling, and rarely challenging. Girl Scouts will enjoy facilities that are top-notch with a range of lodging choices. Cost: $30/person.
Min/Max : NA/10
Min/Max : Max: 20 people per wagon. Adults and youth count. Up to 3 wagons available per time slot.
Min/Max : NA/180
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