2024年9月18日 · Konza Prairie's hiking trails wind through lowland gallery forest, cross Kings Creek, and climb over ancient limestone ledges into the native tallgrass prairie. At the highest points, enjoy spectacular views of the Flint Hills and the Kansas River Valley.

The Konza Environmental Education Program is committed to providing Kansas communities with quality environmental education opportunities centered on prairie ecology and long-term ecological research.

2025年2月5日 · Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the Konza Prairie environmental education program. As a member, your contributions are tax-deductible and go to bringing area school children to the tallgrass prairie.

Konza Prairie Biological Station is an 8,600 acre tract of native tallgrass prairie. Konza Prairie is a preserve of The Nature Conservancy, managed by the Division of Biology, Kansas State University. Follow the trail going clockwise #1. Konza Prairie was previously a working cattle ranch. It was purchased by The Nature Conservancy in 1977.

2024年9月18日 · Konza Prairie Trails. Konza Prairie's hiking trails wind through lowland gallery forest, cross Kings Creek, and climb over ancient limestone ledges into the native tallgrass prairie. At the highest points, enjoy spectacular views of the Flint Hills and the Kansas River Valley.

Educational Programs on Konza Prairie. The Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP) offers educational programs for school groups. Our trained volunteers ("docents") will lead your group in an activity that highlights the biology, geology, ecology, and …

2024年9月18日 · Bison on Konza Prairie. 2023 Bison Data (xlsx) Historically, bison were the primary grazers of the prairies and played a keystone role in the ecology of the grasslands. In 1987 thirty animals donated by Fort Riley Military Reservation were introduced onto Konza Prairie.

Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk. Sunday, June 2, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm. Konza Prairie Biological Station. 150 Konza Prairie Ln. Manhattan, KS 66502. Come hike and see the glory of the prairie . in full bloom! A guide will lead you through . the beautiful 1.5-mile Butterfly Hill trail (easy . hike and family-friendly) located at Konza

ocean that covered Konza Prairie about 250 million years ago. You can trace this outcrop around the top of the ridge to the west and south. The soils of Konza Prairie are largely derived from weathered limestone, wind-blown dust during the Ice Age and the organic remains of plants. 2. The pond in this valley was constructed to provide

2024年12月12日 · The Konza Prairie Docent Program offers specialized training for community members interested in volunteering at Konza Prairie and learning about tallgrass prairie research and ecology. Trained docents guide hikes and driving tours for …