Flint Hills Discovery Center
The Flint Hills Discovery Center inspires people to celebrate, explore, and care for the Flint Hills. To accomplish this, we have developed an extensive array of exhibits and programs that are exciting, educational and authentic, so as to engage visitors of all ages from all walks of life.
The workshops at the Flint Hills Discovery Center and Sunset Zoo are designed to be completed in any order and can be scheduled on separate days or back-to-back for an entire day of fun and excitement. Dates are limited, and a minimum of two weeks advanced notice is requested. For more details about all the programming options at the Flint Hills Discovery Center, visit www.flinthillsdiscovery.org.
Cost Per Girl: $9
Cost Per Adult: $6 (Flint Hills
Discovery Center members are free)
Registration Requirements: All girls participating as a Girl Scout in these activities must be registered Girl Scout members. If attending as a troop, all volunteers also need to be registered members and/or have completed and approved background checks. If non-registered individuals (adults or tags) are allowed to participate in this activity supplemental insurance is required. Use the Insurance Purchase Form to purchase insurance at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Completed forms can be emailed to programapprovals@gsksmo.org.
Questions/How to Register: Email FHDCeducation@cityofmhk.com.
YOU SCHEDULE IT! OPPORTUNITIES:
Between Earth & Sky
Daisy
Girls will explore the nature around them and the Flint Hills
ecoregion by learning about soils, seeds, plants and more to further
their journey towards the Blue Bucket, Firefly and Clover awards! They
will dive into the world of soil by learning what is good and bad
about soil, and learn how to preserve the Flint Hills, a national
treasure.
Wonders of Water
Brownie
Explore how the properties of water make it an important part of life. Girls will explore the importance of clean water in the Flint Hills and beyond through games and activities, as well as develop a historical appreciation for the importance of water and waterways. The workshop counts toward completion of their Love Water award requirements.
