Kansas Land Trust (KLT)

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Kansas Land Trust (KLT) Celebrating our third decade protecting & conserving Kansas land for future generations.

KLT is dedicated to conserving natural ecosystems, farm and ranch lands, scenic open spaces, and preserving outdoor recreational opportunities and the historic uses of land which are vital to maintaining the quality of life and economic and environmental well-being of all current and future generations of Kansans. Private property owners who know and love their land can provide for its permanent stewardship in partnership with the KLT. Owners can preserve a single special feature on their land, define appropriate limitations on its development, or conserve an entire landscape.

October monitoring update from the field! The last wildflowers of the season are blooming now on KLT easements and at a ...
10/15/2026

October monitoring update from the field! The last wildflowers of the season are blooming now on KLT easements and at a prairie near you. Asters (Symphyotrichum) and goldenrods (Solidago) provide a last flush of pollen, nectar, and color on the Kansas landscape. There are several species of each - it’s a fun challenge to learn them all.

Skyblue aster (S. oolentangiense)
Showy goldenrod (S. rigidiscula)
Silky aster (S. sericeum)
Field goldenrod (S. nemoralis)
Heath aster (S. ericoides)
Stiff goldenrod (S. rigida)
Aromatic aster (S. oblongifolium)

We are delighted to announce that, as of September, the Stous family has permanently protected approximately 466 acres o...
10/12/2026

We are delighted to announce that, as of September, the Stous family has permanently protected approximately 466 acres of Kansas farmland and native prairie with the Kansas Land Trust!

The Stous family’s connection to this land dates back to 1924, when Jeanie’s grandparents purchased the original farmstead. Jeanie grew up on the farm and later returned with her husband to farm alongside her father, hoping to give her own children the same experience.

Having watched farmland and pastures disappear to development over the years, Jeanie and her family wanted to ensure their land would remain protected, even if it someday passed out of the family.

The property includes 335 acres of never-plowed native prairie, along with productive cropland, woodland, and valuable wildlife habitat. Jeanie especially loves the wildflowers in the pastures and the wildlife that visits the farm — even if the deer do eat her corn 😊

In Jeanie’s words, “What land we have now is all we will ever have. How we care for it not only affects us, but others too.”

We are grateful to the Stous family for their thoughtful stewardship and commitment to protecting this special piece of Kansas for generations to come.

Congratulations to Bill and Bo Stueck, our 2026 Conservationists of the Year! In 2007, Bill and Bo partnered with KLT to...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to Bill and Bo Stueck, our 2026 Conservationists of the Year!

In 2007, Bill and Bo partnered with KLT to permanently protect 114 acres along the Blue River in Johnson County. Their beautiful property is home to mature oak-hickory forests, native wildflowers, diverse wildlife, and a remarkable great blue heron rookery nestled high in the treetops.

Beyond protecting their own land, the Stuecks have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to conservation and community, from supporting the protection of Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park to hosting nonprofit fundraisers at their Thornfield Disc Golf Course.

We are grateful for their generosity, dedication, and lasting contributions to land conservation in Kansas. Please join us in celebrating Bill and Bo!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Juniper Hill Farm & Table yesterday evening in support of our annual fundr...
09/28/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Juniper Hill Farm & Table yesterday evening in support of our annual fundraiser!

We enjoyed delicious wood-fired pizzas, made lovely take-home bouquets, and spent time with so many wonderful folks in our community who, in the words of Dan Wildcat, strive to be more than good stewards, but good relatives living in right relationship with the land that gives us so much.

We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you, and to our wonderful sponsors who made this time together possible.

Stinson LLP Sandhills Brewing Tom Harper Taylor Creek Nurseries Kansas Public Radio Blue Collar Press Great Plains Land Company Ra Power Vinland Valley Nursery

KLT’s Stewardship Coordinator Jacob Penner has been busy recently monitoring KLT easements in the Flint Hills around Man...
09/20/2026

KLT’s Stewardship Coordinator Jacob Penner has been busy recently monitoring KLT easements in the Flint Hills around Manhattan. It’s a beautiful time to be on the prairie – keep an eye out for native plants like these that are blooming now at a prairie near you!

False gaura (Oenothera glaucifolia)
Round-headed bushclover (Lespedeza capitata)
Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)
Rough false foxglove (Agalinis aspera)
Curlycup gumweed (Grindelia squarrosa)
Dotted gayfeather (Liatris punctata)

A big thank you to Stinson LLP for being one of the sponsors of the Kansas Land Trust’s annual fundraiser this year!With...
09/15/2026

A big thank you to Stinson LLP for being one of the sponsors of the Kansas Land Trust’s annual fundraiser this year!

With offices in Wichita and Kansas City and a longstanding commitment to giving back to the communities where they live and work, Stinson's support helps us continue protecting the lands that make Kansas special.

Thank you, Stinson, for investing in conservation and the future of Kansas landscapes!

Want to join us at this year's fundraiser? A few tickets are still available! Come celebrate conservation in Kansas with us and the community that makes this work possible. Grab your tickets while they last!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026annualbenefitevent/event/juniperhillfarmandtablefundraisingevent/

These beautiful photos were shared from the Hollowell easement in Douglas County this week. We are so grateful to landow...
09/14/2026

These beautiful photos were shared from the Hollowell easement in Douglas County this week. We are so grateful to landowners who choose to protect beautiful views like this for generations to come.

Did you know that Lawrence Public Library has a specially curated list of books to help us engage with the land?This co...
09/08/2026

Did you know that Lawrence Public Library has a specially curated list of books to help us engage with the land?

This collection created by LPL’s Info Services team includes a wide variety of books on land management specific to our region. From field guides to local flora and fauna and explorations of the history and importance of the tallgrass prairie, the collection is both inspirational and educational. Thank you, LPL!

See a full list of the books in the collection at the link below.

https://lawrence.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/279600328/3100990997

We are excited to announce that we've received a Working Here Fund grant from Frontier Farm Credit in support of our new...
08/28/2026

We are excited to announce that we've received a Working Here Fund grant from Frontier Farm Credit in support of our new Kansas Landowner Conservation Education Initiative!

This initiative will support landowners who protect, or are considering protecting, their land for future Kansas generations. Grant funds will support the development and distribution of a Kansas Landowner Resource Guide, educational materials about conservation opportunities for working lands, outreach to local conservation partners working to keep rural Kansas thriving, and resources for community presentations and outreach. Together, these reusable tools will extend the impact of KLT’s conservation work beyond individual properties and serve Kansas communities well beyond the grant period.

With roughly 98% of Kansas land privately owned, the future of our state’s agricultural lands, prairies, wildlife habitat, and waterways depends largely on the choices of private landowners. By making conservation information clearer and more accessible, we hope to give more Kansas landowners the tools they need to make informed decisions about the future of their land.

Thank you, Frontier Farm Credit, for investing in conservation education and the future of rural Kansas!

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16 E 13th Street
Lawrence, KS
66044

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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