Two buses will alternate between these stops - both buses will visit both locations:
Situated at the edge of the globally significant Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands, KWEC offers immersive exhibits and interpretation of this crucial stopover site for thousands of migratory birds. Learn how this Ramsar-designated wetland shapes ecosystems, bird migration, and conservation education.
Go beneath the streets of Ellinwood to explore original 1880s passageways and storefronts. Tour the preserved underground saloon, bathhouse, and shops, and hear stories of frontier life, prohibition workarounds, and Ellinwood’s “Little Germany” heritage—all brought to life through the newly restored Wolf Hotel.
You will return to the Great Bend Events Center for lunch.
Wednesday, November 19
Time: 7:45 am - 12:00 pm (buses board at the Great Bend Events Center at 7:45 am)
Cost: $100 (price includes choice of a full day of tours OR 1/2 day tours and 1/2 day workshop plus lunch)
Capacity: This tour is limited to 100 participants, and will be filled first come, first served.
**This is not included in full conference registration and must be added on separately**
Look for an email titled “TOUR INFORMATION – 2025 KMA Conference” from the Assistant Director about a week before the conference for updates and other details if you register for this tour.
