Otter Creek Grange #1493 Burlington, KS

08/15/2026

A little Grange wisdom for your feed today! 🌱💙

I love this month’s Grange Heirloom because it’s a great reminder that learning never stops. When we continue to cultivate our minds, we stay curious, open to new ideas, and ready to grow in knowledge and wisdom.

That’s one of the things I love about the Grange — it’s not just about where we’ve been, but about continuing to learn, grow, and make our communities stronger together.

Take a minute to read this month’s Grange Heirloom and share it with someone who might enjoy it too! 💙

This month's Grange Heirloom:

“Cultivation of the mind... destroys error and keeps our thoughts quickened and ready to receive and apply new facts as they appear, thus promoting the growth of knowledge and wisdom.” – President, Second Degree

Be sure to share the Grange Heirlooms with your Grange and community, to help teach what the Grange stands for.

07/18/2026

📣 Otter Creek Grange Monthly Meeting Reminder!

Join us for our Otter Creek Grange Monthly Meeting on:

📅 Tuesday, July 22
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Coffey County Library – Burlington Branch

Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious about what Grange is all about, we’d love to have you join us! Come learn about upcoming projects, connect with your community, and see how you can get involved.

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

📣 Monthly Meeting is TONIGHT!

Join us at 6:30 PM at the Coffey County Burlington Branch location in Burlington.

Thinking about becoming a member? We would love to see you and your family there!

Tonight’s discussion will include planning our next community service project and ideas for celebrating America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸

Come be part of the conversation and the Grange community!

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04/29/2026

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This is so true -
We love getting to choose our own projects while having the support of the Kansas State Grange, National Grange and the Grange Foundation having our backs!

Every Tuesday this month, we are bringing you a Grange "Pro-Tip" to help local Granges promote the Grange.

This week's Pro-Tip:
🔹 Every Grange is part of a larger national network. 🔹

When you join a community Grange, you’re not just joining a local family, you’re becoming part of the National Grange - a nationwide, grassroots organization built from the ground up.

Local Granges connect through the Pomona (county), State, and National levels, creating a structure in which ideas, service, and advocacy flow upward from your community to shape state and national priorities.

That means:
🔵 Your local projects contribute to a larger story of impact
🔵 Your voice can help influence policy and advocacy efforts
🔵 Your membership connects you to a network of Grangers across the country

What starts in your hometown doesn’t stay there... it becomes part of something bigger. It's hundreds of thousands of hours of service, funds donated to worthy causes, and fellowship and family from coast to coast.

04/26/2026

This was the goal of our event yesterday “Rooted in Rural Spring Fest”.

We want a strong community and one that supports all!

If you would like more information on what “Grange” is please send me a note! We would be happy to share why we love this organization and all of the opportunities for all ages! This is truly a multigenerational organization! Something for EVERYONE!

Every Tuesday this month, we are bringing you a Grange "Pro-Tip" to help local Granges promote the Grange.

This week's Pro-Tip:
🔹 The Grange is more than just agriculture - it’s about building stronger communities. 🔹

While our roots are in farming and agriculture, the modern Grange supports rural and small-town communities through service projects, advocacy, youth development, and local engagement.

From food drives to community events, scholarship programs to legislative advocacy, Granges across the country are making a difference every day.

Being part of the Grange means being part of something bigger than yourself—right in your own hometown.

Consider learning more about this through programs like Project Sustenance (nationalgrange.org/projectsustenance) and the Rural Life Initiative (nationalgrange.org/rural-life-initiative).

04/25/2026

They absolutely slayed this whole event!! THANK YOU to everyone who made this day possible.

Coffey County Chamber of Commerce
Coffey County Economic Development
Visit Coffey County
National Grange Rural Life Initiative

04/22/2026

Otter Creek Grange is supporting our rural community by hosting Rooted in Rural Spring Fest which is happening this Saturday, April 25 Park in Burlington, Ks from 9am-3pm.

Free for spectators! Come learn homesteading activities, how to find remote jobs from Kansas Ag in the classroom and food securities by Kansas Rural Center.

There will be a HUGH Chicken bounce house, games for the kids, Axe throwing for the adults PLUS Craft, vendors and food booths/Trucks!

Be sure to stop by our Otter Creek Grange #1493 Burlington, KS booth to learn all the good YOU could help do by joining!

Grange Month

Growing From the Ground Up means supporting agriculture and rural communities.

Since 1867, the Grange has worked to advocate for farmers, strengthen rural communities, and promote agriculture. Today, that mission continues through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

How is your Grange helping to support agriculture or raise awareness about rural life in your community this month?

Share your activities, events, or ideas using and so we can highlight the many ways Grangers continue to make a difference.