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Hutch Rec Foundation & Dillon Nature Center Foundation Accepting Applications for Appointment

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both the Hutch Rec Foundation and Dillon Nature Center Foundation are currently accepting applications for board appointments. The Dillon Nature Center Foundation’s mission is to support the nature center by advocating for program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving. The board... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Staff Member at Dillon Nature Center

Wednesday, October 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of a new Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center.Ethan Huston started his role as nature education coordinator on Sept. 8. He comes to Hutch Rec with a bachelor’s degree in environmental stewardship from McPherson... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA Names Brad Dillon Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner Coach of the Year at Annual Celebration

Thursday, May 8

WICHITA, Kan. — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year. They are the highest awards presented... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center to Host Annual Conservation Day for Area Fifth Graders on May 7

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 400 fifth graders from Hutchinson USD 308, Buhler USD 313, and Nickerson USD 309 elementary schools will attend Dillon Nature Center’s annual Conservation Day on May 7.Dillon Nature Center staff, along with conservation professionals from across the state, will... Read More.

‘Dad How Do I’ Creator Rob Kenney to Open 2025 Dillon Lecture Series

Tuesday, January 14

By HutchCC News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will open its 2025 series with Rob Kenney, creator of the YouTube channel “Dad, How Do I?” on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center Upper Pond Now Restored and Filled

Wednesday, August 21

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Staff Member at Dillon Nature Center

Wednesday, July 31

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of a new Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center.Rebecca McElroy started at Hutch Rec as the Nature Education Coordinator at Dillon Nature Center on July 15. She comes to Hutch Rec with... Read More.

Dillon Lecture Series Finalizes 2024 Lineup

Wednesday, June 5

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Lecture Series has announced its remaining speakers for the 2024 season. In addition to the previously announced Steven Ford (actor and son of former President Gerald Ford) on September 17, the 2024 Series has added... Read More.

Dillon Lecture to Feature Best-Selling Author

Thursday, April 11

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine David Grann will present the second Dillon Lecture of the 2024 Series.Grann’s lecture will be held Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30 am at... Read More.

Dillon Lecture to Host Artificial Intelligence Researcher

Wednesday, February 14

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will open its 2024 series with Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher and blogger Janelle Shane on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Shane’s AI... Read More.

USD 313 Sets Hearing for Open-Enrollment Policy, Approves Contract with Dillon Nature Center for Educational Programs

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday set a hearing Nov. 13 on a new open-enrollment policy. The policy, mandated by the Kansas legislature, requires school districts to accept students from outside their district if there is space... Read More.

Adventurer Aron Ralston to Present Dillon Lecture

Tuesday, September 19

By Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, Kan. – Trapped alone in a Utah canyon for nearly a week and pinned by a half-ton boulder Aron Ralston had to choose between his hand and his life. He chose survival — amputating his own limb, rappelling 65 feet... Read More.