Wilson (Locations) 13%

is made up of 5,000 acres of rugged rolling hills of native prairie, approximately 2,000 acres of cropland, and 1,000 acres of riparian timber along the Saline River, Cedar Creek, Turkey Creek, and Elm ... of native prairie, approximately 2,000 acres of cropland, and 1,000 acres of riparian timber along the Saline River, Cedar Creek, Turkey Creek, and Elm Creek. The area has a waterfowl refuge      .... Continue to Wilson >>

History (Folder) 13%

in scientific and popular literature in the late 1860s. It is likely, though, that the site was a landmark for Native Americans and explorers long before Kansas became a state in 1861. Kit Carson reportedly      .... Continue to History >>

History (Folder) 13%

to the land, encouraged non-Native peoples to settle in the region, and Kansas continued mapping out counties and roads in spite of Cherokee claims to the land. With the Treaty of 1866, the Cherokee Nation      .... Continue to History >>

Area News (Article) 13%

quality, and over 300 acres of upland prairie were spray-treated to reduce smooth bromegrass encroachment and bolster diversity of native grasses and forbs; intensive late-spring grazing was conducted      .... Continue to Area News >>

Additional Considerations and Options (Article) 13%

Use native plants whenever possible. Incorporate xeriscaping concepts to reduce demands on water and other natural resources, and to help foster a stronger concern for water conservation      .... Continue to Additional Consid... >>