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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 s

tewardship 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.

06/16/2026

Kansas is full of remarkable landscapes, and many people are surprised to learn that some KLT-protected properties are open to visitors.

If you’re looking for a new place to explore, visit KLT.org/our-work and browse our map of protected properties. You can sort by county and public access to discover places near you.

KLT also hosts guided nature walks and events on private properties throughout the year! Sign up for our e-news at KLT.org/newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities to explore the land together. We hope to see you soon!

05/30/2026

Good morning! Due to the muddy conditions today, we will be canceling the 9am youth activities for today’s event.

However, the 10AM Wildflower Walk with Kelly Kindscher will still take place unless there is lightning in the area. Please expect muddy conditions, light rain, and a beautiful prairie. See you at 10:00!

05/21/2026

Do you know someone who is dedicated to conservation in Kansas?

The call for nominations for the fourth annual Kansas Land Trust Friend of Conservation Award is now open.

Submit your nomination for a landowner, steward, volunteer, advocate, or colleague who demonstrates their commitment to conserving our special places for the 2026 award.

The recipient of the 2026 award will be recognized at Juniper Hill Farm & Table on Sunday, September 27th.

Submit your nomination at the link below!

https://www.klt.org/friend-of-conservation-nomination

05/18/2026

The Kansas Land Trust is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator to join our team!

This position focuses on stewarding the land trust’s portfolio of 86 protected places (and growing), encompassing over 41,000 acres of privately owned land permanently protected through voluntary conservation agreements.

The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for implementing KLT’s stewardship program, documenting annual site visits, and working with the KLT Land Committee, Board of Directors, and Executive Director to resolve issues that arise on protected lands.

The Stewardship Coordinator must be highly self-directed, confident in navigating complex issues, comfortable following and implementing organizational policies, able to work independently, and capable of maintaining productive, healthy professional relationships.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2026 and this position will remain open until filled with an ideal start date of July 1, 2026.

Full details can be found at KLT.org and at the link in our profile.

Please share this opportunity with anyone you think may be qualified!

05/11/2026

Join the Kansas Land Trust on May 30 for our annual Wildflower Walk! We will be exploring the Akin Prairie located at 1850 North 1150 Road, Lawrence, KS 66046.

We’ll start the day at 9am with activities for youth. At 10am, Ethnobotanist and founding member of the Kansas Land Trust, Kelly Kindscher, will lead a tour of the ethnobotany of Akin Prairie.

Stop by and enjoy any part of the morning with us as we celebrate KLT’s first protected property and all the life it hosts!

05/04/2026

We had such a lovely morning on Saturday exploring the beautiful woodland and prairie of the Earles conservation easement, and making nature-inspired art with supplies and guidance provided by !

Thank you to Erika Earles, Kathy Bourgeois, Jeanette Blackmar, and Mindy Pendreigh, for sharing sweet and moving stories about Ralph and Roma Earles, the landowners who chose to permanently protect this incredible place.

This event was a great way to kick off this year’s ‘Where Land Meets People’ community art project! See the flier in our profile for more info on how to get involved. Kansas nature never ceases to inspire us!

05/01/2026

There are still a few spots left for Exploring Creativity at the Earles Woodlands on May 2nd!

Join the Lumberyard Arts Center and the Kansas Land Trust as we step into the magic of spring and engage with the land through exploration, creation, discovery, and learning at the protected Earles property in Baldwin City, KS.

Artists Kathy Bourgeois and Mindy Pendreigh, friends of the late Roma and Ralph Earles, will share stories about how this special place inspires creative exploration and lead participants in an art activity suitable for all ages and levels.

Participants will be invited to share their creations from the land in an exhibit at the Lumberyard Arts Center (fall 2026).

This is a free event but space is limited! Register at KLT.org/events and make sure to sign up for our newsletter at KLT.org/newsletter to stay informed of upcoming opportunities to connect out on the land.

04/28/2026

Calling all Kansans! Kansas Land Trust, in partnership with Lumberyard Arts Center, invites you to be part of Where Land Meets People—a community art and exploration project celebrating America’s 250th.

Go out and visit the landscapes that have shaped our shared history. Then respond in your own way, whether it’s through art, writing, photography, storytelling, or performance.

Submit your work by September 11 to be part of a community exhibition this fall. We can’t wait to see your work!

04/22/2026

On this Earth Day, we’re celebrating one of Kansas’ rarest prairie plants: Mead’s milkweed (Asclepias meadii), which grows at Akin Prairie, a conservation easement protected by Kansas Land Trust.

Once widespread across the tallgrass prairie, this federally threatened species now survives only in small pockets of remnant habitat. Its presence is a reminder of both what has been lost, and what is still worth protecting.

Tallgrass prairies are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, yet they are incredibly rich in life, supporting pollinators, wildlife, healthy soil, and clean water.

Because most land in Kansas is privately owned, protecting these landscapes depends on voluntary action. Conservation easements make it possible to safeguard prairies like Akin Prairie, keeping them intact and thriving for generations to come.

This Earth Day, we’re grateful for the landowners who choose to protect land, and for the native landscapes that continue to sustain us all.

04/15/2026

In Kansas, most land isn’t public—it’s cared for by the people who know it best.

When a landowner chooses to permanently protect their land with KLT, they’re making a lasting commitment to healthy land, clean water, and abundant wildlife for future generations.

It’s a decision that ensures the places we love don’t disappear over time.

To date, KLT has been able to protect 30,576 acres of prairie, 3,626 acres of farmland, 3,321 acres of woodland, and 173 miles of stream banks.

We are deeply grateful to the landowners who make this commitment to conservation across 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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+17857493297

Website

http://www.klt.org/

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