AOK Events July-September 2026 & Other Requests
Brittney Squire
Hello,
Thanks to those who attended the recent VIP event in Hutchinson! We are conducting a survey to determine the event's impact and purpose. Whether you attended one of the events or not, please TAKE THE SURVEY (no more than 5 minutes).
See below for a snapshot of what is happening from July to September!
July
7/2: Youth Program: Dinosaurs are not extinct!
Kismet Public Library
501 Main Street
Kismet, KS 67859
10:00 AM
7/2: Public Talk: Plants for Birds
Kismet Senior Center
502 Main Street
Kismet, KS 67859
12:30 PM
7/6: Ribbon Cutting: Vigilance
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 South 3rd Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
9:30 AM
Attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Vigilance, a remarkable new public sculpture created by renowned Kansas artist Alan Tollakson and generously gifted by John and Karen McCulloh in honor of Jan Garton. Vigilance depicts a protective bison cow and calf carved from native Flint Hills limestone. When Jan Garton was President of the Kansas Audubon Council (precursor to AOK), she rallied people to restore and protect Cheyenne Bottoms. AOK will have a table and extra support is welcome.
7/11: FREE Family Event: Hutton Field Day
Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
88923 453rd Ave
Bassett, NE 68714
42.713228, -99.422205 (Apple Maps Recommended)
3:00-7:00 PM (Come & Go)
Participants are invited to visit interactive stations at their own pace and experience hands-on activities focused on the wildlife and habitats along the Niobrara River. RSVPs at bit.ly/HuttonFieldDay26 are appreciated, but not required. Seeking volunteers to assist with this event; lodging provided. Contact Jackie for more details.
August
Prairie Wings 2026 Edition Goes to Print
Seeking proofreaders. Contact Brittney for more details.
8/9-8/14: Northern Prairies Land Trust Beetle Surveys
Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
88923 453rd Ave
Bassett, NE 68714
42.713228, -99.422205 (Apple Maps Recommended)
Volunteers welcome; lodging provided. Contact Jackie for more details.
8/11: Youth Program: Dinosaurs still exist!
Rock County Public Library
201 E Bertha St
Bassett, NE 68714
2:00 PM
8/23: Kansas Audubon Chapter Monthly Meet-Up
Salina, KS
Details TBD
TBD (late August-early September): Prescribed Burn at Achterberg
Volunteers welcome. Contact Sam for more details.
September
Celebration of Cranes | Registration Opens after Labor Day
Details will be available online.
9/19: Mount Mitchell Prairie Walk with Jesse Nippert & Celebration of Partnership
Details TBD. Board member presence encouraged.
9/26: Birds & Brews Membership Drive at Sandhills Brewing
Mission, KS
Details TBD. Board member presence encouraged.
Full descriptions for public events can be found in our newsletters straight to your inbox or on our website. Be sure to follow AOK on Facebook for other happenings.
See you All Over Kansas!
Brittney Squire
Events & Communications Manager | Audubon of Kansas
