Friends of Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk
Date:
Sunday, June 7, 2009
RSVP required.
Time:
6:30 pm to Sunset
Description:
The Friends of Konza Prairie, through the Konza Environmental Education Program, annually offers a Wildflower Walk, in June, on Butterfly Hill Trail, an area generally not open to the public.
Join Konza Prairie Biological Station Naturalist, Dr. Valerie Wright, docents and researchers on a 2-mile guided hike of Butterfly Hill Trail. At the peak of wildflower season, visitors often view more than 50 species of native tallgrass prairie plants blooming along the trail.
Beginning at 6:30 pm, Friends of Konza Prairie will offer merchandise for sale, including Konza Prairie t-shirts, hats, posters, mugs, and other items.
Checklist of Wildflower Species (pdf format, 18 KB, prints 8½” x 14”)
Important information about our trail system
Cost:
$7 per person
No fee for Friends of Konza Prairie members and their immediate family only, as described by your membership level.
Location:
Station Headquarters, pass the Nature Trail kiosk and around the corner to the right
Directions:
Konza Prairie Biological Station
To make a reservation, contact:
Reservations will be taken beginning May 1.
Please leave a message with the number in your party.
Konza Prairie Office
785/587-0441
For more information, contact:
Dr. Valerie Wright
Environmental Educator and Naturalist