Kansas Land Trust (KLT)

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.

A big thank you to Sandhills Brewing for supporting Kansas Land Trust as a sponsor of our 2026 Annual Fundraiser!Sandhil...
08/23/2026

A big thank you to Sandhills Brewing for supporting Kansas Land Trust as a sponsor of our 2026 Annual Fundraiser!

Sandhills Brewing was founded in 2018 by twin brothers Jonathan and Pippin Williamson and co-founder and friend Joe Cizek, with a goal of creating community gathering spaces and beers that are inherently representative of the places they come from and call home. With family-friendly neighborhood taprooms in Hutchinson and Mission, Sandhills strives to bring locally sourced ingredients and partnerships into its breweries for customers to enjoy and benefit from.

For co-founder Pippin Williamson, supporting land conservation is also deeply personal:

“I was raised in the Kansas Sandhills and was blessed to be surrounded by thousands of acres of native tallgrass prairie during my childhood. Realizing how vitally important, yet also so incredibly vulnerable the prairie is led down a path of trying to contribute to its conservation in all that I do, even if at times it’s only in small ways. The prairie is the heart of Kansas and we’ll forever mourn it if we don’t work to save it.”

We’re grateful to Pippin, Jonathan, Joe, and the entire Sandhills Brewing team for helping KLT protect the Kansas landscapes that connect us to place and to one another.

There are still a few tickets left for our Annual Fundraiser! Your ticket includes a special farm-to-table meal at Juniper Hill Farm & Table with appetizers, wood-fired pizza, dessert, and drinks.

Get your ticket at klt.org while spots remain!

Volunteers needed in the Flint Hills!Our friends at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes are looking for volunteers to help...
08/18/2026

Volunteers needed in the Flint Hills!

Our friends at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes are looking for volunteers to help harvest Switchgrass at Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge from August 17 to 31.

The harvested grass will be used in the construction of a traditional grass house for the Etzanoa Conservancy in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Interested in volunteering or learning more about the available roles? Contact Wichita Tribe member Derek Ross at (254) 422-5994. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

As an accredited land trust, KLT visually inspects each of our 86 (and counting) protected properties every year. This i...
08/11/2026

As an accredited land trust, KLT visually inspects each of our 86 (and counting) protected properties every year. This is possible thanks to our wonderful volunteer monitors.

For volunteer Ramsey Meigs, monitoring is also an opportunity to experience Kansas landscapes with the people he loves. This summer, he’s explored protected lands by gravel bike with a friend, gone birding in the Flint Hills with his dad, learned from the people who steward these working landscapes, and bushwhacked through bluestem and Indian grass with his daughter.

“I want my kids to have a strong connection with nature, and monitoring for KLT is a great way to spend time outdoors with them.”

We’re grateful to Ramsey and all of our volunteers who give their time, curiosity, and care to help protect Kansas lands. Thank you for the photos, Ramsey!

Please join us in welcoming Jacob Penner to the Kansas Land Trust team!Jacob has joined KLT as our Stewardship Coordinat...
08/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jacob Penner to the Kansas Land Trust team!

Jacob has joined KLT as our Stewardship Coordinator. In this role, Jacob will oversee stewardship and monitoring programs on KLT’s portfolio of protected properties. He will work closely with landowners, volunteers, and partners to ensure that conservation values on these properties are maintained and enhanced over time.

Jacob brings over 9 years of experience in ecological stewardship and monitoring. Most recently, he served as Grassland Carbon Specialist for The Nature Conservancy, where he worked to design and implement 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, and he says every corner of the state has a gem like this! We agree!

Welcome, Jacob!

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 f...
07/30/2026

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! Get your tickets at the link below:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026annualbenefitevent/event/juniperhillfarmandtablefundraisingevent/?blm_aid=0

When people hear that about 98% of Kansas is privately owned, they are often surprised.They assume that statistic must m...
07/23/2026

When people hear that about 98% of Kansas is privately owned, they are often surprised.

They assume that statistic must make conservation nearly impossible. In reality, it just means conservation in Kansas looks a bit different.

Because nearly all of our state is privately owned, conservation is built on partnership. Farmers, ranchers, families, and other landowners make decisions every day that shape the future of our prairies, woodlands, streams, and working lands.

Conserving Kansas has never been the work of public agencies alone. It takes thousands of everyday Kansans deciding to care for the land and protect it.

That’s why Kansas Land Trust partners with willing landowners to permanently conserve their land, helping ensure that the landscapes we all love remain part of Kansas for generations to come.

Our summer campaign is underway! Help us reach our goal of $35,000 which supports KLT's education and outreach programmi...
07/21/2026

Our summer campaign is underway! Help us reach our goal of $35,000 which supports KLT's education and outreach programming. Learn more at www.klt.org/donate

Kansas Land Trust is excited to partner with the Lumberyard Arts Center on Where Land Meets People, a community explorat...
07/18/2026

Kansas Land Trust is excited to partner with the Lumberyard Arts Center on Where Land Meets People, a community exploration and art project inviting people to connect with the places that tell the story of Douglas County.

Visit one of several local historic or conserved sites this summer, then create artwork inspired by your experience. All ages, skill levels, perspectives, and creative mediums are welcome!

Created as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the project will culminate in a community exhibition this fall.

Please submit artwork to Lumberyard Arts Center by September 11.

We can’t wait to see how our community experiences the places we all share!

How did the outdoors shape your childhood? Some of life's best moments aren't made indoors. Did you catch frogs? Swim in...
07/16/2026

How did the outdoors shape your childhood? Some of life's best moments aren't made indoors. Did you catch frogs? Swim in a lake? Climb trees? Explore pockets of your neighborhood park? Share your favorite outdoor memory in the comments!

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