Kids’ Bison Program
January 18, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
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On Saturday, January 18, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host an educational program about North American bison, specifically designed for children aged 10 and under. Hayden Fergason, the museum’s historical interpreter, will lead the program using various creative methods to teach children about the bison herds that reside on the property.
The program will include:
- An arts and crafts project: attendees will use construction paper, scissors, and various coloring materials (markers, crayons, and colored pencils) to create cut-out bison and decorate them as they wish.
- A storytime session featuring Bryson the Brave Bison (2023) by Nate Davenport and Luke Freshwater. This book encourages children to embrace their inner strength, confront life’s challenges, and overcome their fears.
- Educational discussions and anatomy lessons about the differences between a North American bison, a cow, and a horse—common farm animals that children can easily recognize.
- Discussion of the difference between a bison and a buffalo.
