Audubon of Kansas

08/30/2026

One week ago today, we gathered in Salina for our annual Kansas Audubon Chapter Meetup! 🐦

A big thank you to the Smoky Hills Audubon Society for being such wonderful hosts. They gave us a tour of the Harold Lear Wildlife Habitat and shared more about their chapter and the work they’re doing in their community.

Representatives from five of our nine Kansas Audubon chapters, along with AOK staff, came together for a day of sharing ideas, learning, and connecting. Sessions covered advocacy and developing position statements, as well as membership strategies from recruitment to building community partnerships.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with like-minded people and strengthen the network of people working to protect birds, wildlife, and habitat across Kansas. 🌻

08/18/2026

August is Make‑a‑Will Month, and we're highlighting an important truth: creating a will doesn’t have to be complicated but it does make a meaningful difference.

Many of us plan to write a will “someday,” yet it’s one of the most critical actions we can take to protect those we love and make sure our wishes are honored. No matter the size of your estate, a will can provide clarity and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

If conserving Kansas’ wildlife and wild places is part of that legacy, you might consider including Audubon of Kansas in your plans. Even a simple beneficiary designation can help protect the prairies and wildlife you care about for generations. 🌱

Make‑a‑Will Month is the perfect time to take this step for yourself, your family, and the causes you value.

08/13/2026

If only we could all thrive in the heat like the sunflower… 🌻☀️

📷: sunflower field in Ellis County

08/01/2026

In this newsletter, learn how to support the Farm Bill, discover the beauty of Kendalls Grove, and appreciate ragweed! 🌳



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07/29/2026

Our first-ever Hutton Field Day was a hit! It may have been a hot one, but we enjoyed every minute outdoors. ☀

Thanks to those who attended and to our event partners: the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, and the National Park Service!

07/24/2026

The prairie doesn't stop at the state line. 🌾

The Central Grasslands stretch across nearly 700 million acres across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Indigenous Lands, supporting wildlife, agriculture, rural communities, and healthy ecosystems.

The Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative brings people and organizations together around the shared goal of protecting this vital ecosystem.

At Audubon of Kansas, our work to conserve and restore grasslands in Kansas contributes to that broader effort.

Learn more about the initiative 👉

Learn about the Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative, a collaborative effort to conserve and sustain North America's vital grassland ecosystems across multiple nations.

07/21/2026

We are still seeking candidates for a Hutton Niobrara Ranch Manager.

The manager will oversee the beautiful 5,000-acre Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary near Bassett, Nebraska. 🌾

Review of applicants will start soon so if conservation is your passion, act fast!

For position and application details 👇
www.audubonofkansas.org/jobs/huttonmanager2026

Audubon of Kansas is seeking a Hutton Niobrara Ranch Manager to oversee habitat management, property maintenance, visitor engagement, and stewardship at our 5,000-acre Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary near Bassett, Nebraska. 🌾

If you're passionate about conservation, enjoy hands-on land management, and want to help protect one of the Great Plains' remarkable landscapes, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about the position and apply 👇
www.audubonofkansas.org/jobs/huttonmanager2026

07/16/2026

Looking for a peaceful escape? 🌿

Take a walk at the Connie Achterberg Wildlife-Friendly Demonstration Farm and discover a quiet corner to slow down, listen to the birds, and enjoy the beauty of the prairie.

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