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Explore South-Central Kansas Prairies

Tuesday, Jul 7th, 2009 — 4pm — Harvey County — Hesston, KS
Join us in gathering seed, observing birds and insects, and identifying prairie plants on high quality prairie remnants. All ages are welcome. Leave the Dyck Arboretum in Hesston at 4:00 p.m. and return by twilight. Fee: $5, children under 13 are free. Transportation provided, call 620-327-8127 to reserve a spot. Directions can be given to late-comers. Bring a sandwich and enjoy the sun setting over the prairie.
Contact: 620-327-8127 Dyck Arboretum
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KNPS Summer Board Meeting and Outing

Saturday, Jul 11th, 2009 — 10am-noon — McPherson County — Canton, KS
The Board meeting will be held at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Tour Center following the outing. We have been invited to tour "Buffalo Hill", a 160-acre private prairie bordering Maxwell. Non-Board Members may want to bring their own lunch to eat prior to the Board Meeting.
Contact: Susan Reimer (620) 245-9055
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Prairie Maintenance at Snyder Prairie

Saturday, Jul 18th, 2009 — Jackson County — Mayetta, KS
Volunteers are needed for prairie maintenance and preservation projects. The Grassland Heritage Foundation Groundhogs meet on the third Saturday of every month except December. Wear appropriate clothing. No special skills or tools needed.
Contact: Frank Norman (785) 691-9748 Grassland Heritage Foundation
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Explore South-Central Kansas Prairies

Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 — 4pm — Harvey County — Hesston, KS
Join us in gathering seed, observing birds and insects, and identifying prairie plants on high quality prairie remnants. All ages are welcome. Leave the Dyck Arboretum in Hesston at 4:00 p.m. and return by twilight. Fee: $5, children under 13 are free. Transportation provided, call 620-327-8127 to reserve a spot. Directions can be given to late-comers. Bring a sandwich and enjoy the sun setting over the prairie.
Contact: 620-327-8127 Dyck Arboretum
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Prairie Maintenance at Snyder Prairie

Saturday, Aug 15th, 2009 — Jackson County — Mayetta, KS
Volunteers are needed for prairie maintenance and preservation projects. The Grassland Heritage Foundation Groundhogs meet on the third Saturday of every month except December. Wear appropriate clothing. No special skills or tools needed.
Contact: Frank Norman (785) 691-9748 Grassland Heritage Foundation
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Explore South-Central Kansas Prairies

Tuesday, Aug 18th, 2009 — 4pm — Harvey County — Hesston, KS
Join us in gathering seed, observing birds and insects, and identifying prairie plants on high quality prairie remnants. All ages are welcome. Leave the Dyck Arboretum in Hesston at 4:00 p.m. and return by twilight. Fee: $5, children under 13 are free. Transportation provided, call 620-327-8127 to reserve a spot. Directions can be given to late-comers. Bring a sandwich and enjoy the sun setting over the prairie.
Contact: 620-327-8127 Dyck Arboretum

Prairie Seed Harvesting at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Thursday, Sep 3rd, 2009 — 9am-noon — Chase County — Strong City, KS
Help staff harvest prairie seeds. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
Contact: TAPR (620) 273–8494 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Fall Wildflower Tour at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, Sep 5th, 2009 — 10am — McPherson County — Canton, KS
Board the tram for a tour of the prairie with wildflowers and buffalo. There is also a self guided walking tour with flowers flagged. The Refuge is located 6 miles north of Canton, KS.
Contact: (620)-628-4455 Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
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3rd Annual Wildflower Weekend at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Saturday, Sep 12th, 2009 to Sunday, Sep 13th, 2009 — 10am-4pm — Chase County — Strong City, KS
Bring the family; the weekend will be educational and enjoyable for all ages. Members of KNPS will be on hand to lead wildflower hikes.
Contact: TPNP (620) 273­-8494 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
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KNPS 31st Annual Wildflower Weekend

Friday, Sep 18th, 2009 to Sunday, Sep 20th, 2009 — Crawford County — Pittsburg, KS
Come enjoy native plants in southeast Kansas with KNPS. The weekend is filled with outings, programs, a silent auction, photo contest, dinner, and socializing.
Contact: KNPS (785) 864-3453 Annual Wildflower Weekend
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Prairie Maintenance at Snyder Prairie

Saturday, Sep 19th, 2009 — Jackson County — Mayetta, KS
Volunteers are needed for prairie maintenance and preservation projects. The Grassland Heritage Foundation Groundhogs meet on the third Saturday of every month except December. Wear appropriate clothing. No special skills or tools needed.
Contact: Frank Norman (785) 691-9748 Grassland Heritage Foundation

Prairie Seed Harvesting at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Thursday, Oct 1st, 2009 — 9am-noon — Chase County — Strong City, KS
Help staff harvest prairie seeds. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
Contact: TAPR (620) 273–8494 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
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Prairie Maintenance at Snyder Prairie

Saturday, Oct 17th, 2009 — Jackson County — Mayetta, KS
Volunteers are needed for prairie maintenance and preservation projects. The Grassland Heritage Foundation Groundhogs meet on the third Saturday of every month except December. Wear appropriate clothing. No special skills or tools needed.
Contact: Frank Norman (785) 691-9748 Grassland Heritage Foundation
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Prairie Maintenance at Snyder Prairie

Saturday, Nov 21st, 2009 — Jackson County — Mayetta, KS
Volunteers are needed for prairie maintenance and preservation projects. The Grassland Heritage Foundation Groundhogs meet on the third Saturday of every month except December. Wear appropriate clothing. No special skills or tools needed.
Contact: Frank Norman (785) 691-9748 Grassland Heritage Foundation