a 372 acre nature preserve located just
west of Topeka, Kansas along the
Kansas River.
Rolling prairie, mature woodland and
riparian areas create rich habitat for a
wide variety of native wildlife. A 3000
year old Indian burial mound on the
nature center is evidence of the
historical presence of early Native
Americans.
The nature center was founded in 1989
by Dr. Karl Menninger and funded with a
grant from W. Clement Stone.
The nature center provides
environmental education and outdoor
programs to over 18,000 people each
year. It operates a large adventure
challenge course that offers teamwork
training to schools, military, corporate
and law enforcement groups.
habitat restoration and wildlife conservation. Over 150
acres of old farmland has been restored to tallgrass
prairie.
The nature center sponsors a wildlife rehabilitation
facility operated by dedicated volunteers and
veterinarians that cares for over 1000 animals each
year. The wildlife rehab facility operates a wildlife
rescue hotline. Persons finding an animal in need of
assistance can call (785) 575-1991 to contact a
licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
The W. Clement Stone Nature Center is located at
7240 SW 10th St. , Topeka, KS 66615, 1.6 miles west
of Wanamaker on 10th St. (Map link below)
It is open to visitation by appointment only.
Contact us: (785) 273-5806
Stone Nature Center
7240 SW 10th St.
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 273-5806
Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.,a non-profit organization
dedicated to the support of wildlife rehabilitation and
education through the Stone Nature Center, Topeka,
Kansas.
