Fall/Winter 2021
Volume 39 Issue 3
Inside this issue:
Nature Center News
Nature Center News
Pg. 1
Preschool Programs
Pg. 2
Youth Special Events
Pg. 3
Adult Programs
Pg. 4
Fun For All Programs
Pg. 5
Youth Winter Break Camp
Pg. 5
Fun For All Programs Cont. Pg. 6 Fun For All Special Events
Pg. 7
Staff Retirements
Pg. 8
Staff Promotions
Pg. 9
Mudpies
Pg. 10
Nature Center Hours Nov. 1 - Feb. 28
March 1 - Oct. 31
Mon. - Sat.
Mon. - Sat.
9am - 4:30pm
9am - 5:00pm
Sun.
Sun.
12:30pm - 4:30pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Park trails are open every day dawn to dusk. Pets and Bikes Prohibited.
Welcome back! Inside this issue of the Tracks Newsletter, we would like to update you on some changes we have had since the new year! First, we should address some well deserved retirements and promotions! Our Senior Park Naturalist, Molly Postlewait and our Outdoor Education Manager, Bill McGowan retired this spring. Andrea Joslin was promoted into Bill's position of Outdoor Education Manager, and Regina Wasson was promoted into the role of Senior Park Naturalist. The outdoor education staff acquired Amber Lamble, a former Park Police Officer, as the new Park Naturalist. You may read more about the retirements and promotions on page 8. While we have had some changes to staffing, it is business as usual around here. Our staff just completed a 10-week Outdoor Discovery Camp for children 6-12 years old and we look forward to a pretty “normal” fall fieldtrip and special event season! Since January, we have been working on the following park improvements (to be completed this fall): the outdoor amphitheater and firepit with ADA accessibility; an outdoor classroom - a dock over the pond for nature programming; and a new accessible parking area and loop drive that will have an easier slope and a shortened distance to the nature center. These improvements will complete the 1st phase of the Ernie Miller Master plan. Finally, if you are looking to register for our fall programming, please follow these steps: 1. Click the program of your choosing on the calendar. 2. Click the link on the “Event Details” page that says advanced registration required. 3. Next, you’ll see an “Activity Detail” page from JCPRD. Click “Enroll Now” 4. You can now log into your account or make a new account.
909 North K-7 Highway Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-826-2800
www.erniemiller.com www.jcprd.com
If you already have an ActiveNetwork account you can go to www.jcprd.com and click on the “activity search” button. Next, use the program barcode to search and find the program of your choosing in the activity search. If you have questions registering, please call us at 913-826-2800.
