Annual Meeting, Bison BBQ, Potluck, & Prairie Tour
Schedule
Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
100 Konza Prairie Lane, Manhattan, KS, United States, Kansas 66502 | Manhattan, KS
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Join Us for the FOKP Annual Meeting, Bison BBQ & Potluck, and Prairie Tour on Sunday, September 28th!Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP) invites all members to join us for our annual general meeting, bison BBQ and potluck dinner, and guided bus tours of the prairie with bison-viewing opportunities on Sunday, September 28th. This much-anticipated event is a highlight of our year, offering a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the beauty of the Konza Prairie firsthand.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
4pm - Annual Meeting in Stone Barn
5pm - Bison BBQ and Potluck - RSVP for burgers by Sept 21st email Ryan at [email protected]
6pm - Prairie Tours
4 PM - MEETING & KIDS’ PRAIRIE DISCOVERY HOUR
The annual meeting will begin at 4pm in the historic Stone Barn, with updates on FOKP, the Konza Prairie Biological Station, and the Konza Environmental Education Program. During the meeting, trained volunteers will supervise a fun outdoor activity for children.
5 PM - BISON BBQ & POTLUCK
After the meeting, we’ll gather at 5pm for a potluck dinner featuring delicious bison burgers from Konza Prairie. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meal with fellow members, board members, and staff, and to make new friends who share a similar appreciation for the tallgrass prairie. We encourage everyone to bring a dish to share and ask that you RSVP for burgers.
Please email FOKP board member, Ryan Klataske, at [email protected] by September 21st to RSVP and specify how many people in your group plan to attend and eat bison burgers.
6 PM - GUIDED PRAIRIE TOURS
The evening will conclude with guided bus tours of Konza Prairie starting at 6 PM. These tours will take you to areas seldom seen by the public, offering breathtaking views and a chance to observe bison in their natural habitat. You’ll learn about the ongoing research and management efforts that help preserve this critical ecosystem, as well as the unique ecology of the tallgrass prairie. We plan to offer two different tour lengths, both with opportunities to view bison (depending on their location). A shorter bus tour (approximately one hour) will be available and, for those looking to soak in the prairie’s beauty, a longer option will be offered, possibly (given weather and circumstances) culminating in a sunset view from the atop a hill on Konza Prairie. A wheelchair accessible bus will be available, but we encourage you to let us know as soon as possible if you require any special accommodations.
JOIN, RENEW, AND SPREAD THE WORD
This is an event you won’t want to miss, whether you’re a long-time member or new to the FOKP community. It’s a day to celebrate the prairie, our shared achievements, and the exciting future ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!
Want to join or renew your membership? Visit https://keep.konza.k-state.edu/fokp/.
Your contribution is tax-deductible and helps introduce local children to the tallgrass prairie.
Event Promotion Design by Emma Chambers, Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication Student at K-State
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Where is it happening?
100 Konza Prairie Lane, Manhattan, KS, United States, Kansas 66502Event Location & Nearby Stays:
