Lawrence-based Kansas Wildscape Foundation has designated May 4 as its second annual Outdoors Kansas for Kids Day.

Kansas Wildscape and its program partners plan to have more than 10,000 children hiking, canoeing, fishing, biking, hunting and bird watching on OKKids Day at Kansas’ state parks, at many city and county parks, and at other sites throughout the state.

The initial OKKids Day in September 2001 attracted more than 5,000 youths at 28 event sites with more than 500 volunteers and 50 local sponsors. Bass Pro Shops is the national program sponsor.

Wildlife and Parks is also a partner in OKKids Day.

“Our park managers are putting together a wide range of activities for our young guests,” Mike Hayden, secretary of the state agency, said. “We are excited about showcasing the many lakes, marshes, trails and resources of our parks.”

All events are free and prizes will be awarded to participants.

“Virtually everyone we talk to about OKKids wants to get involved,”Harland Priddle, executive director of Kansas Wildscape, said. “The beauty of the program is that each partner organization can plan and conduct the types of outdoor activities consistent with their missions and their facilities.”

Events and sites will be posted on the Kansas Wildscape website, www.kansaswildscape.com, in the near future. For information, call Megan Coatney at 843-9453.