Butler County Conservation District of Kansas

06/12/2026

Kansas Forest Service recently released a new free online tool for property owners!

It is called "Map My Property Kansas," and it allows you to access GIS mapping systems to create a map of your property which could help with various projects. I have attached an example map that shows different zones of our office to demonstrate some of the capabilities of this tools. The tool will be linked below and eventually put on our website which has other useful tool links!

Project Ideas: Map to plan for prescribed burns, Soils map of your property with the capability to add zones, Create a grazing rotation schedule, and much more!

Map My Property KS: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d961bea01a7c4cb49d62bcec971394fc/page/Page

06/10/2026

Need a small amount of Geo-Textile fabric for a project?

BCCD has some available for purchase for only $3.00 per cubic yard. Follow the link to submit a google forms to place an order! For any questions feel free to contact the office.

Google Forms: https://forms.gle/jmpymq8kbTaK1Qpv9

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

Here are some pictures from our Wildflower Walk! Thank you for everyone that participated and was brave enough to get their feet wet. BCCD, NRCS, and KDWP had an amazing time hosting this event. We plan to do more fun events like this one in the future! 🍄💐✨

06/05/2026

USDA APHIS has CONFIRMED a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a 3‑week‑old beef calf near La Pryor, Texas, and has activated a unified incident command. A 20 km control zone is now in place with movement restrictions on all warm‑blooded animals in that area. All other animals on the premises have been examined, and no additional NWS infestations were found.
Over the past year, APHIS has deployed 8,000+ traps and examined 58,000+ flies nationwide with ALL tests negative outside of this event. In response, APHIS has expedited 4 million sterile flies for immediate use by ground and aerial release, with production expected to ramp up to tens of millions per week by late summer.

The BEST thing producers can do right now: be vigilant. Keep eyes on cattle and other livestock, check animals frequently, and work closely with your veterinarian if you see anything suspicious.

Importantly, USDA, FDA, and CDC have all reaffirmed: this is NOT a food safety issue. The risk is to animal health and livestock production, not the safety of meat or other products.

USCA will remain fully engaged with federal and state partners and will continue to share updates and guidance with producers as new information becomes available.

06/04/2026

Wildflower Walk is still happening tonight! Hopefully some of yall can still come!

05/28/2026

✨We are one week away from our educational Wildflower Walk! 🚨
Join us on June 4 at 6:00 PM at Veterans Point, El Dorado State Park! 🌼🌿

We’ll kick off the evening with a free cookout at 6 PM! But RSVPs are needed to guarantee your meal, and spots are going quickly! 🌭✨

Beautiful views, great food, and a fun chance to learn about Kansas native plants.
Be sure to RSVP soon so you don’t miss out!

05/24/2026

✨🌷Wildflower of the Week 💐🍄

Prairie/Plains Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)

This wildflower is from the Buttercup family and a few distinguishing traits of this family are high number of stamens, the stamens and pistils are arranged in a spiral pattern, and all floral parts are independently attached to the base of the flower.

Prairie Larkspur is a perennial that typically blooms a white flower throughout May and June. It is also TOXIC to livestock and humans and is especially dangerous to cattle because they find it palatable. This wildflower can be found all throughout Kansas in all soil types!

05/21/2026

Need a small amount of Geo-Textile fabric for a project?

BCCD has some available for purchase for only $3.00 per cubic yard. Follow the link to submit a google forms to place an order! For any questions feel free to contact the office.

Google Forms: https://forms.gle/jmpymq8kbTaK1Qpv9

05/19/2026

Brush Piles are SAFEST to Burn in May/June

Early simmer is ideal because green pastures are unlikely to ignite & weather is favorable.

Ideal PASTURE Conditions
- Low risk of spotfires, slow to spread if they occur because of the pastures actively growing.

Ideal WEATHER Conditions
Recommended Relative Humidity >40%
Wednesday May 7th
- 7:00 am - 88-100%
- 7:00 pm - 51-96%

Recommended Wind Speeds