Help us protect our special places.
Over the past 32 years,
the Kansas Land Trust has permanently conserved
over 40,000 acres across
80 properties.
The Kansas Land Trust protects and preserves lands of ecological, agricultural, scenic, historic, or recreational significance in Kansas. We work with landowners, communities, and other conservation organizations to protect our natural heritage. To date, KLT has preserved more than 40,000 acres, across 80 properties in Kansas, with more than 1,300 of those acres being open to the public.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Thursday, June 20 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Cider Gallery | Lawrence, Kansas
The Kansas Land Trust invites you to a Summer Solstice Celebration! Join us at our annual fundraiser event to celebrate the summer solstice with hors d’oeuvres by Bon Bon, local beer by Sandhills Brewing, live music by Old Fangled, and remarks by author Sarah Smarsh! We’ll have a bonfire and solstice activities to celebrate the day! We'll also present the 2024 Kansas Land Trust Friend of Conservation Award to Larry and Linda Akin in honor of our first conserved property, Akin Prairie! Get your tickets today!
Upcoming Events
Family Day at Akin Prairie
Saturday, May 18 | 9 AM - 11 AM
Akin Prairie, Douglas County
Our annual Family Day at Akin Prairie is on Saturday, May 18! This year's event is in partnership with the Seed Team, a collaboration between Native Lands, Bridging the Gap, Haskell Greenhouse, and KLT, which is funded through the Douglas County Natural & Cultural Heritage Conservation Grant. Join us for prairie-focused activities that celebrate this special piece of land! Kids of all ages are welcome! Space is limited for this crowd-favorite event!
Seed Team: Seed Collection
at Guess Prairie
Tuesday, May 28 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Guess Prairie, Douglas County
Join the Seed Team for a spring seed collection event at Guess Prairie! The Seed Team’s mission is to aid in ecosystem restoration through collaborative seed collection, protecting and sharing the genetic diversity of the remaining 1% of native prairie in Douglas County. All are welcome at Seed Team events, and leaders will be present to guide the seed collection process. Read more about the Seed Team. This event is a perfect way to experience the beauty of the spring prairie in Douglas County!
