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The University of Kansas Field Station & Ecological Reserves (KSR) is dedicated to field-based environmental research and education. KSR is located within the transition zone (ecotone) between the eastern deciduous forest and tallgrass prairie biomes. Faculty, students, and others use the 3,000 acres of diverse native and managed habitats, experimental systems, support facilities, and longterm databases to undertake an outstanding array of scholarly activities. Environmental stewardship is a strong emphasis as high-quality natural areas are preserved for the future. [Contact information]
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KSR Land Acquisition and Funding
With the help of Dr. Robert W. and Suzanne Ecke McColl and other donors, the
University of Kansas has purchased 160 acres of land adjacent to the Field
Station. This land was formally dedicated in September 2007 as the Suzanne
Ecke McColl Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve will protect from development
the Rockefeller Prairie, a remnant of original native prairie that existed
in pre-settlement days and now shelters more than 200 native plants including
two federally protected species. The Nature Reserve will also permit
KSR to implement new and exciting opportunities in public and university education,
research, and outdoor recreation. Gifts from private donors are neede to develop
these opportunities. Other donations will help fund enhanced opportunities
for students who have a passion for environmental research and education.
For information on how you can help, click
here.
For more information, contact Ed Martinko (martinko@ku.edu, 785-864-1505) or Scott Campbell (swcamp@ku.edu, 785-864-1502).
New Tallgrass Prairie Site
KSR is partnering with The Nature Conservancy in preserving a large parcel
of native tallgrass prairie in southern Anderson County, KS. This area provides
new opportunities for research and teaching on prairie ecosystems. Details
on this new conservation venture will be available soon.
Prairie Restoration
This new initiative, begun in 2005, is dedicated to the restoration and rehabilitation
of the native landscape of NE Kansas. KSR aspires to promote conservation
and restoration of native ecosystems with on-the-ground management, research,
and outreach. For more information, click
here.
Opportunities
KSR Small Grants Program
In the past KSR has made funds available to students who wish to conduct research
at KSR. Information about applications for funds for Summer 2009 will be released
in February.
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First Half-Century . . .
The University of Kansas Field Station has served a prominent role in environmental affairs for more than 50 years. This memorial publication celebrates the first half-century of the station with historical overviews, as well as synopses of current research, education, and conservation initiatives. Please explore our 50-year report.
Regarding Henry . . .
"How one man, living for a half century on one
square mile of Kansas, made natural history."
By Steven Hill, Kansas Alumni Magazine
Upcoming Events
KSR Seminar Series
The schedule for the Fall 2008 KSR seminar series is as follows:
Friday, September 12--Mary Knapp,
State Climatologist, Kansas State University Agronomy Department
"Kansas Mesonet: Expanding Weather Observations in Kansas"
12:00-1:00 p.m., Kansas Union (main campus), Kansas Room
Friday, October 10--Dr. William
"Bill" Jensen, Biology Department, Emporia State University
"Experimental Disturbance Plots at the Ross Natural History Reservation"
12:00-1:00 p.m., Higuchi Hall (West Campus), Room 130
Friday, November 14--George
Pisani, Herpetologist and Adjunct Research Associate, Kansas Biological
Survey
"Ecology of Virginia valeriae--Can a Threatened Woodland Snake
Find Happiness in
a Tall Grass Habitat?"
12:00-1:00 p.m., Burge Union, Relays Room (Rm. 301)
Last updated 9/5/08