"If no one knows the importance of preserving a beautiful place, that place is not likely to be preserved."
--Ansel Adams
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Tallgrass Prairie Guide
Audubon of Kansas is proud to make available the Tallgrass Prairie Parkway Wildlife and Natural Heritage Trail Guide. The map-size guide illustrates some of the most and least known attractions of the Flint and Chautauqua hills of east central Kansas with nearly a hundred photographs of wildlife, scenic vistas, and cultural and recreational opportunities available.
(Additional information).
Explore Kansas
In 2005 we launched our Kansas Wildlife and Natural Heritage Trails web site with the goal of giving residents and visitors information highlighting the birds, geology, prairie communities, outdoor recreational opportunities, and natural beauty that make our state a great place to explore.
(www.kansaswildlifetrails.com).
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Audubon of Kansas Sanctuaries
 Mount
Mitchell Heritage Prairie
In cooperation with local community partners,
Audubon of Kansas manages and protects Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie--30
acres of native prairie that overlooks the Wabaunsee County countryside
and holds a rich history involving the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony,
the underground railroad and early military expeditions.
 Hutton
Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Located along the scenic Niobrara River near
Bassett, Nebraska, Audubon of Kansas manages a 5,000-acre wildlife
sanctuary and working ranch preserving the wishes of the late Harold
and Lucille Hutton. Expanses of Sandhills prairie interconnects
with wet meadows, wooded ravines and gallery forests along the meandering
river. Audubon of Kansas combines wildlife and grassland conservation
practices begun by Harald Hutton with responsible cattle grazing,
and plans to develop a visitor center and recreational opportunities
for public education and enjoyment.
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