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Winter months provide some unique times to get outdoors! Take advantage of the winter’s wetlands and wildlife at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC).

Do you have family visiting over the holidays? KWEC is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m and is located 10 miles northeast of Great Bend. Admission to the Center is always free. Our exhibit hall tells the story of Cheyenne Bottoms through interpretive displays, historical and cultural artifacts, hands on activities, and natural history collections. Visit our classroom to meet the animals of Cheyenne Bottoms and learn more about some of the reptiles, turtles, and amphibians that call this area home. Enjoy a video screening in the auditorium to learn more about Cheyenne Bottoms throughout the seasons and the land management practices that contribute to the diversity of species that can be found in the area.

For those more inclined for the outdoors, the KWEC nature trail is always open and offers a ½ mile walk where birds, rabbits, deer, and other wildlife are often encountered.

As the holidays approach, shop local for your Christmas gifts this year and be sure to check out our gift store for some unique gift ideas for all ages, including our extensive collection of field guides, nature themed books, and children’s nature books. KWEC’s children’s book Ava: A Year of Adventure in the Life of an American Avocet, would make a great gift for young nature enthusiasts. The gift store also features art, apparel, children’s gift items, science toys, bird feeders, and locally produced items. Local merchandise from Kansas Earth & Sky Candle Co., Artisan Soaps, MY Studio, Dunworkin Pottery, and items from several nature photographers are available for purchase. Gift certificates make great gifts and are redeemable for merchandise, guided tours, and programs/activities.

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Get in the holiday spirit at the KWEC Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy holiday-themed activities, “Find the Christmas Goose” contest, and Christmas refreshments!

For your post-Christmas entertainment, visit KWEC on Thursday, December 28th for our WILD activity. WILD is geared towards school-aged children with the intention of getting youth outside and connected with nature. KWEC’s Drop-in STEM activities will be held on Friday, December 29th from 1-4 p.m. and will feature several winter-themed activities focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.

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How to create a durable gingerbread house Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses.

Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany.

The fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel’ helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas traditions.

Even though gingerbread houses can be fun to make, there’s no denying it can be exacting work & especially for those who strive for perfection.

Prepackaged kits attempt to take some of the guesswork out of the equation, but those who are crafting from scratch can employ these tips as they build their gingerbread houses.

• Go for form and not flavor. Few gingerbread houses ever get eaten, so focus on finding a dough that will bake up rock hard as opposed to one that tastes good.

• Get the right icing texture. Pastry artist Catherine Beddall says royal icing is the preferred ‘glue’ to adhere gingerbread pieces. Beddall says icing should be thick like peanut butter and not runny.

• Mind the dough. Do not roll out the gingerbread dough too thin or it may become brittle after being

cooked. Always cut out shapes before the gingerbread is baked. Let the baked pieces sit overnight to cool completely before using them to build.

• Patience is key. Allow the icing to dry for at least a couple of hours after adhering each piece and before moving and handling the house, says Beddall. Work in stages so that individual items can be decorated and allowed to dry. Then the walls can be put together, followed by the roof pieces.

• Kids likely will need help.

Children may not have the patience or steadiness to handle complete gingerbread construction.

They can decorate the separate pieces of the house while the components are laying flat, which is easier for kids. Adults can do the main assembly later on.

• Utilize a template.

Free-handing may not be easy. Cut out templates using cardboard or posterboard for various gingerbread pieces.

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Trail of Lights

Beginning at the courthouse square, the trail’s annual circuit traverses 10th Street West to K-96, where the Christmas nativity is set up; northwest to Veterans Memorial Park for Lights on the Lake, then east down

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Santas Around the World

Rosewood’s Santas Around the World at 1223 Main features about two dozen life-sized Santas as known in countries around the world, created by local artist Loretta Miller. There is no admission charged for this exhibit, but a freewill donation to Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation is requested.

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