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Southeast Kansas Nature Center

Southeast Kansas Nature Center, Galena, Kansas

A Little About Us

The historic scout cabin in Schermerhorn Park has been transformed into a wonderful nature center. Animal and plant exhibits native to the area are displayed throughout the center. Exploration drawers are filled with hands-on materials to give visitors an opportunity to learn about nature up close. Environmental education classes and workshops are offered each month. The adjoining park grounds, trails, cave and creek make a perfect setting for science and nature studies. Visitors are pleasantly surprised with the wide variety of activities and materials available.

Something for Everyone

The nature center offers a variety of opportunities for learning and participation:

  • Exploration drawers with hands-on materials.
  • Computers with nature-based programs.
  • Bird viewing area for bird watching.
  • Movie viewing area with nature and history films.
  • Animal and plant exhibits native to the area.
  • Large collection of Native American artifacts.
  • Live examples of insects and reptiles.
  • Nature trails – examples of woodland and grassland trails and trail to Schermerhorn Cave.
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Contact

Opening hours

  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Open by appointment. Groups are encouraged to schedule a visit. Call (620) 783-5207 for scheduling information.