Storytime | 10 a.m.
Enjoy a day in the life of an ornate box turtle through the book Box Turtle at Long Pond by William T. George. Discover how a busy box turtle searches for food, evades trouble, and navigates its home at the pond.
Ornate Box Turtle Presentation | 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever met an Ornate Box Turtle? Be introduced to one of GPNC’s Ornate Box Turtles and learn more about its anatomy and behavior.
Art Projects | 11 a.m.
Create your own Ornate Box Turtle using paper crafting techniques! This is a great way to apply new-found knowledge about box turtles and create a keepsake of this native Kansas critter.
The event is free; advance registration is requested.