KLT supporter Marilyn McCleary always had a passion for science, nature, and outdoor exploration — and she was always sharing this enthusiasm with others.

The Kansas Land Trust is delighted to announce the addition of Conservation Coordinator Patti Beedles to the KLT team.

Sarah grounded herself with caring for the land. Her passion and work extended from her early experiences on her family’s ranch in the Flint Hills to contributing her energetic leadership with the Land Institute, Kansas Rural Center, and the Kansas Land Trust.

In 2023, the Kansas Land Trust began collaborating on a project called the Kansas Native Seed Team. This project, which is funded by a Douglas County Natural & Cultural Heritage Conservation Grant, involves sustainably collecting seeds from remnant landscapes in order to reintroduce native vegetation to publicly accessible spaces.

When asked what he enjoys about his land in Riley County, Bob Haines has a unique answer: the absence of cedar trees.

Foresight of friends, Roger Johnson and Lance Burr, leads to an impressive conservation legacy and a special natural space in Jefferson County that everyone can enjoy.

The Kansas Land Trust protects just one piece of land in Saline county: the Stauffer easement, also known as Heritage Hill.

When Brad Guess’s father, Doug Guess, purchased property in northwest Douglas County in 1976, he had no idea that the land was special.