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HAYS, Kan. -- The Kansas Wetlands Education Center and Mother Nature will supply the materials for guests to create nature silhouettes, a piece of artwork made out of leaves, plants and paint, during a free craft workshop 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at KWEC, 592 NE K-156 Highway on the southeast side of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area.

Jean Aycock, education director at KWEC, will facilitate in the KWEC classroom and outside as "artists" gather their plants and spray paint.

"We'll be making a wonderful piece of wall-art made to fit in with home décor," said Aycock.

This workshop is suitable for ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Call 1-877-243-9268 by Friday, June 3.

The Wetlands Center is administered by Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History.