HAYS ­— To celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host “The Great Migration Rally” from 2 to 6 p.m. April 29 at the center.
The many activities planned will include a demonstration and display of Ukrainian eggs will be provided by Christine Slechta, of Wilson. In the FHSU MakerSpace van, children can make sled kites. Participants can also create edible bird houses, solve an egg match and get a bird tattoo.
After receiving a map, participants will drive through Cheyenne Bottoms. Participants will collect bird migration cards to earn points for prizes.
Supper will be served, followed by a “Birds of Prey Show” presentation by Pat Silovsky, Milford Nature Center director, with several of her live program birds.
Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 through 12. Children younger than 5 are free. Participants must register by April 23 at http://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu/the-great-migration-rally/.