May 2016 Volume 16, Issue 5 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dinosaurs stomp toward Manhattan
Tyrannosaurus Rex. Stegosaurus. These were beastly predators that stalked Earth for around 165 million years. Flint Hills Discovery Center consistently delivers on the obligation to educate people on the land in this region’s evolution. Where we see acres of tallgrass prairie was once, of course, deep oceans of water. We’ve had a child-like fascination with dinosaurs that was rejuvenated with the Jurassic Park series movies. Beginning May 14, Flint Hills Discovery Center welcomes the world premiere of Amazing Dinosaurs!, and a fourthmonth interactive display with bones, teeth and representa-
tions of dinosaur habitats. Kids, dress up like your favorite dinosaur! This will be an exhilarating exhibit for children, and visitors may want to drop in several times to get the full experience of the exhibit.
Amazing Dinosaurs! is presented by ESB Financial, and continues at Flint Hills Discovery Center through Sept. 14.
• What a day it will be at Flint Hills Discovery Center on May 21, for Flint Hills Festival. Live music, refreshments, beer, food and wine with children’s activities like an obstacle course and bounce house. Be prepared
for a day of entertainment when you come out for Flint Hills Festival!
• Nancy Kassebaum Baker was awarded “2016 Friend of the Flint Hills” in April. The award honors significant time, effort and resources devoted to the cause of conserving the Flint Hills of Kansas, and the Flint Hills Discovery Center. “Nancy was chosen for her exemplary leadership role and commitment to the Flint Hills as an elected official,” said Bruce Snead, President of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation. The award has been presented annually since 2012.