Tallgrass prairie

From boosting conservation knowledge to offering stunning wild plant diversity, discover our drive behind this amazing new attraction.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas😉

Late summer on the Konza Prairie. This is within the largest remaining area of unplowed tallgrass prairie in North America, the Flint Hills of Kansas.

by Elizabeth Bach, Research Scientist at Nachusa Grasslands This blog originally appeared in The Applied Ecologist blog on Dec. 7, 2021. Nachusa Grasslands prairie restoration photo by Dee Hudson T…

Fine-Art Nature and Landscape Photography by Stephen G. Weaver, Ph.D./Earth Systems Imaging

Tallgrass prairie once covered 170 million acres of North America, but within a generation most of it had been transformed into farms, cities, and towns. Today less than 4% remains intact, mostly in the Kansas Flint Hills. Established on November 12, 1996, the preserve protects a nationally significant remnant of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Here the tallgrass makes its last stand.

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Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Flint Hills, Kansas. This sun-drenched landscape showcases a seemingly endless expanse of golden tallgrass prairie stretching to the horizon. The gentle undulations of the land create a mesmerizing visual symphony, while the distant cry of a meadowlark adds a touch of wildness and freedom to the scene. The image captures the essence of the American heartland, evoking a sense of connection to nature and the vastness of the prairie…

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Photo about Kansas sunflowers, goldenrod, autumn foliage at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas. Image of kansas, grass, grassland - 127972119

Whether you live on an acreage or the smallest city lot, attracting birds to your garden is easy with native prairie plants. The tallgrass prairie, which once covered much of the American Midwest, is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world,...

Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) can be seen in the Elk & Bison Prairie at Land Between The Lakes in September. It is a native plant that is often a major component in tallgrass prairie habitats. Indian Grass can reach heights of 8’, but in the EBP, 5’ is the norm. It is easily identified by its golden hue and large feather-like seed head. Songbirds, butterflies, and bees benefit from this plant. Photo by Curtis Fowler

Here in Kansas, we're always looking for that next gorgeous shot of scenery, so we've found a small town entirely surrounded by gorgeous views.

The Tallgrass Prairie, the most endangered ecosystem in North America, is coming back to life in North Texas with help from Blackland Prairie activists.

Tallgrass prairie, Barton County, KS.

Konza Trail Acrylic Print by Jared May. All acrylic prints are professionally printed, packaged, and shipped within 3 - 4 business days and delivered ready-to-hang on your wall. Choose from multiple sizes and mounting options.

Most of Konza was once a part of the Dewey Cattle Ranch. In the 1970's, the Nature Conservancy purchased the property, over 13 square miles. It is managed by Kansas State University to be used as a research natural area to study the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. a public nature trail takes visitors on a scenic hike across the virgin tallgrass prairie and atop the limestone-capped hills overlooking the property. Brochures, trail guides and an interpretive kiosk are found at the trailhead