The Great Plains Nature Center welcomes the community to a FREE event called Moonlit Mania, where, for one night only, they will be open late. Grab your flashlight and join them for a night of exploration under the stars!
Explore the park by moonlight from 9 pm-11 pm, just as our favorite nocturnal creatures do! This FREE event is fun for the whole family to learn about nature’s night lif,e including moths, bats, owls, and more. Enjoy naturalist-led hikes, nature stations, moth broth, and a few surprise guests.
Chisholm Trail is open dawn to dusk- But… They are breaking the rules for this special event!
Their naturalists are excited to lead you through the paved trails in search of nature’s nocturnal stars including our favorite- Moths! This event is open to all ages. They will feature “Moth Broth” along with lighted screens, naturalists, games, glowing trails, and more!
“This event serves as a unique opportunity to experience nature and the trails in a whole new way!” says Darah Jewell, Volunteer and Event Coordinator for the Great Plains Nature Center. “We’ll get to catch a glimpse of some nighttime life we wouldn’t normally get to see up close.”
Moonlight Mania at Great Plains Nature Center
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 6232 E. 29th St. North in Wichita.
Cost: Admission to this event is free.
“We’re excited to team up with Evergy for a fun night of learning,” says Darah Jewell, Event and Volunteer Coordinator with the Great Plains Nature Center. “We’ll get up close with nocturnal mammals, arthropods, ‘moth broth’ stations, and more!” Check out more information at gpnc.org and on our social media!
