We connect K-12 school groups to the prairie by site visits at the Konza Prairie Biological Station.
NOTICE: We are now accepting reservations for all outdoor KEEP activities - Spring and Autumn 2025
Land and People Acknowledgement
The grasslands on which the Konza Prairie Biological Station is located have been home to people for many thousands of years, including named and unamed indigenous peoples who lived and hunted here prior to European colonization. The Konza Prairie Biological Station was named after the Kaw, or Kanza (“Kaáⁿze”) people, who inhabited and stewarded this area until their forced removal between 1846 and 1872. We acknowledge the connection of the Kaw Nation and other indigenous peoples to these lands, and we strive to respect and honor their legacies, knowledge, and past and current cultures.
Educational Program Activities - here
Prairie Week Curricula - here
- These sets are intended to be a full week of curricula to guide students through the ecology of the prairie.
- Students will be introduced to ecological concepts and the use of data to find answers and solve problems.
- All of the material is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards.
- Elementary & Middle School versions are PowerPoint presentations with worksheets and activities.
- Each lesson would last between 45-60 minutes.
Elementary Prairie Week Curriculum targeting K-4th grade students
Middle School Prairie Week Curriculum targeting 6-8th grade students
High School Storyline Curriculum - targeting 9-12th grade students
The High School series of lessons is meant to be driven by student inquiry and may be altered or amended by the instructor. Since it is student-driven the amount of time needed to complete the series varies. It may last as long as 9 weeks.
New Volunteer/Docent Training - here
Join the Konza Prairie docent program! Our volunteer docents form the heart of the our environmental education program by leading tours and assisting with the experiential activities on our site.
If you love the prairie and education, this might be a great place for you!
Summer Teachers' Workshop - here
Donate to the Konza Environmental Education Program - here
The Konza Environmental Education Program is committed to providing Kansas communities with quality environmental education opportunities centered on prairie ecology and long-term ecological research.
Educators:
Director of Education – Jill Haukos
Asst. Environmental Educator - Monica Shaffer
