Annual Conservation Fundraiser
Sunday, September 27th 5pm-9pm
Juniper Hill Farm & Table in Lawrence
We invite you to spend Sunday, September 27, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with us at Juniper Hill Farm and Table in Lawrence for a private event in celebration of the land we love.
Join fellow land conservation supporters for an evening celebrating and investing in protecting Kansas lands, strengthening community access to outdoor spaces, and creating a healthier Kansas for future generations.
Entry includes a special farm-to-table meal with appetizers, wood-fired pizza, dessert, and drinks.
Tickets are limited, and your attendance directly supports Kansas land conservation efforts, helping ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the landscapes we love.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Welcome, Jacob!
Jacob Penner joins the Kansas Land Trust as our new Stewardship Coordinator. In this role, Jacob will oversee stewardship and monitoring programs on KLT’s portfolio of conservation easements. He will work closely with landowners, volunteers, and partners to ensure that the conservation values on land protected by KLT are maintained and enhanced over time.
Jacob brings over 9 years of experience in ecological stewardship and monitoring to KLT. Most recently, he served as a Grassland Carbon Specialist for The Nature Conservancy, where he designed and implemented carbon projects to finance conservation in grassland landscapes around the world, from the savanna rangelands of Tanzania to the Great Plains here at home. He enjoys working and learning with people, data, and the land itself.
Jacob grew up in rural Harvey County and now calls Lawrence home with his spouse, two cats, and a Great Plains ratsnake. He is on the board of the Kansas Native Plant Society and enjoys engaging with conservation groups throughout Kansas. His favorite place in Kansas is anywhere with a rocky slope, a good view, and a unique native plant or critter. Every corner of the state has a gem like this!
Help protect special places.
Less than 1% of land in Kansas is permanently protected. Now, more than ever, we need your support to increase our conservation impact. Kansas does not have dedicated conservation funding. The Kansas Land Trust relies on individual donors to leverage external dollars to protect Kansas for future generations.
As the Kansas Land Trust reaches 35 years and enters a new chapter, we are ready to take on new challenges.
Interested in learning more about protecting your property with the Kansas Land Trust?
THE KANSAS LAND TRUST PROTECTS LAND OF ECOLOGICAL, AGRICULTURAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.
WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERS, COMMUNITIES, AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL HERITAGE THROUGH VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS.
