At the Kansas Land Trust, our promise to protect means that each and every year, we visit all of our protected properties to make sure the agreements we made with the landowners are being upheld.
With each passing season, we witness changes to the land. But the values that we conserve remain the same.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE FOREVER?
Welcoming Jill Burton to KLT
Jill Burton joins the Kansas Land Trust as Director of Administration and Advancement, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading mission-driven nonprofit organizations across Kansas. In her role, Jill supports KLT's daily operations, financial sustainability, and advancement efforts, working closely with staff, board members, and partners to strengthen the organization’s long-term impact and stewardship of Kansas land.
Prior to joining KLT, Jill most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Hetlinger Developmental Services in Emporia, where she led the nonprofit in serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her career has focused on building strong organizations through thoughtful operations, collaborative partnerships, and meaningful donor and community engagement. Jill has also held development and operations leadership roles with Emporia State University and Camp Wood YMCA.
Jill is especially drawn to the connection between people, place, and long-term stewardship. Her favorite places in Kansas are the prairies and rangelands of Chase County, where wide-open spaces, working lands, and deep-rooted community ties reflect the values that drew her to the work of the Kansas Land Trust.
Jill lives in Chase County, Kansas, and looks forward to partnering with landowners, communities, and supporters across the state to help ensure Kansas landscapes are cared for today and preserved for future generations.
THE GEOLOGY OF BUCK CREEK WILDLIFE AREA WITH REX BUCHANAN
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 8 | 10AM
As the Kansas Land Trust approaches 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?
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.
