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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 Newsletter
The most recent edition of the KSR newsletter, News and Notes,
can be viewed here.
To view copies of former issues, click
here. News and Notes is published quarterly. If you
would like to have your name put on our mailing list, please send an email
to bclemens@ku.edu.
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 needed 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, or contact Ed Martinko (martinko@ku.edu,
785-864-1505) or Scott Campbell (swcamp@ku.edu,
785-864-1502).
New Weather Station
A new automated weather station has been installed at KSR as part
of both national and state climatological networks. The data serve broad needs,
in addition to supporting the many researchers at KSR. Read more about the
history, capabilities, and importance of this station here
or in the Kansas Water Office newsletter, HydroGram.
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
Limited funds are available for small grants ($300-500) to students who wish
to conduct research at KSR during Summer 2009. Applications for funds must
be submitted to Berry Clemens (bclemens@ku.edu)
by 5:00 p.m. April 6 and should include a one-page summary
of proposed research, a one-page budget, a current curriculum vitae,
and a letter of support from an advisor. For more information, click
here.
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Opportunities for Environmental Education at KSR
KSR affords numerous opportunities for field-based environmental education for students and the public. Click here for more information.
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 Spring 2009 KSR seminar series is as follows:
January 23, 2009
Dr. Lloyd Fox, Big Game Program Coordinator, Kansas Department of Wildlife
& Park
"Conservation Issues about Lead Bullets for Hunting"
12:00 noon, Centennial Room, Kansas Union
March 27, 2009
Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Stanford University
"The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution and the Environment"
Kenneth B. Armitage Lecture Series
3:00 p.m., The Commons, Spooner Hall
April 24, 2009
KSR Small Grants Recipients
Cheryl Murphy, "Investigating the Impact of Plant Identity and Diversity
upon Soil Bacterial Communities"
Lisa Tiemann, "Linking Microbial Community Function with Structure
in Kansas Grasslands"
12:00 noon, 130-132 Higuchi Hall
May 1, 2009
Dr. Gene Towne, Division of Biology, Kansas State University
"Biases, Dogma, and Misperceptions on Burning Tallgrass Prairie in
Different Seasons"
12:00 noon, 130/132 Higuchi Hall
Last updated 3/12/09