FHSU University Relations and Marketing

A large gift to Fort Hays State University in support of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center will be announced Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon at the KWEC, eight miles northeast of Great Bend on Kansas 156 highway.

A cake and punch reception will follow.

“The KWEC exists today because of donors, volunteers, partners and communities who believe in the importance of our local wetlands and natural resources. The generous donor whom we look forward to announcing on Saturday is a longtime nature and animal enthusiast, and we’re truly appreciative of his gift,” KWEC officials said in a news release.

The day will begin with the Butterfly Festival, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon at the center.