Konza Prairie Nature Trail

06/06/2026

Happy National Prairie Day! 🌾

Remember: if you are a resident of the Great Plains, the prairie is YOUR ecosystem. This grass-dominated land supports hundreds of wildflower species, who in-kind support thousands of insect species. All of whom make the prairie healthy for grazing animals and nesting birds.

Take some time today to really look around and find some prairie. See what it's made of, listen to its sounds, smell its perfume. The prairie has so much to be appreciated! ❤️

06/05/2026

Join us on Sunday for the Friends of Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk!

6:30 pm - Konza Prairie Biological Station - 100 Konza Prairie Lane, Manhattan KS

Cost: FREE for members. Otherwise, become a member of the Friends of Konza Prairie that might. Easy! ($30 individual, $50 family)

What you’ll see: wildflowers that are simply off the charts!

You can either have a guide (who knows stuff) or guide yourself around the Butterfly Hill trail at HQ. This is NOT the public trail.

It’s a special night. Become a Friend of Konza Prairie and see some cool flowers!

Questions? Put them in the comments…

06/03/2026

Tomorrow! 5-7 pm at the Flint Hills Discovery Center patio. Connect with other like-minded prairie people!

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Manhattan Brewing Company for sponsoring the Prairie People Happy Hour this year and for being our partner in this event since we started it 3 years ago! 🫶

Manhattan Brewing Company does more than brew incredible beer; they host and support numerous community and cultural events throughout the year!

Come celebrate the prairie with a Tasty IPA or a Townie THIS THURSDAY, June 4, from 5 - 7pm, on the Prairie Garden Terrace at the Flint Hills Discovery Center for live music, great drinks, and the best community 🍻

Admission is free. Merch will be available for purchase from FOKP, all proceeds go to support the Konza Environmental Education Program.

The event is family-friendly and all are welcome!
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Flint Hills Discovery Center Prairie Garden Terrace

Bring a friend and make some new ones!

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05/19/2026

Konza Prairie received 2.09" of rain with the highest wind gust of 46.6 mph.