Friends of Konza Prairie
What is the Friends of Konza Prairie?
Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the Konza Prairie environmental education program.
As a member, your contributions are tax-deductible and go to bringing area school children to the tallgrass prairie.
What FOKP does:
- Supports the Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP) for K-12 students. KEEP introduces students to ecology and beauty of the tallgrass prairie. The program also connects students to this amazing ecosystem and introduces them to the science and research of the Konza Prairie Biological Station.
- Supports the work and activities of the Konza Prairie Biological Station.
- Sponsors special events at Konza Prairie throughout the year, such as:
- Cure for Cabin Fever Soup and Song in January
- Wildflower Walk on Butterfly Hill in June
- Bison Barbecue and Bison Loop Tour in September
- Visions of the Flint Hills art show at the Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City, MO in October/November
Membership Questions?
Call (785) 587-0381 or email at: friendsofkonza@gmail.com
Upcoming events:
Graphic design by Colton Tripp, KSU Agricultural Communications ANRC student
Please join us for FOKP's annual Wildflower Walk
on June 7th @ 6:30 pm!
COST:
This event is FREE for FOKP members.
You must be a member to attend and may become a member the night of the event.
Become a member of the Friends of Konza Prairie here!
LOCATION:
Held at the Konza Prairie Biological Station's headquarters - 100 Konza Prairie Lane, Manhattan KS. Map here.
When entering KPBS go past Restricted Access signs at the public Nature Trail - volunteers will be present to assist with parking.
INFORMATION:
For those who want a go-at-your-own pace experience, we'll have our volunteers stationed around the family-friendy, 1.5 mile Butterfly Hill trail to share their wildflower knowledge.
For others who want to soak up as much wildflower knowledge as possible, we'll have docent-led walk options. Just make sure you arrive by 6:30 pm if you're interested in this option.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
You will experience an absolutely beautiful evening strolling an easy hike with the summer sun setting in the west and the prairie flowers in full bloom! If you're seeking to learn more about the prairie plants, this event is for you! We have lots of experts on hand who are available to answer your questions. If you are seeking to simply photograph the stunningly beautiful late spring tallgrass prairie with blooming wildflowers and golden light - this event is also for YOU! Come join us!
Questions? Call (785) 587-0381
An Invitation to Join Friends of Konza Prairie
Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the Konza Environmental Education Program. As a member, your contributions are tax-deductible.
Become a member of the Friends of Konza Prairie here!
Membership Benefits:
By becoming a member, you will receive the following benefits:
- Bison and Bluestem newsletter
- Free admission to the June Wildflower Walk
- Invitation to bison barbecue potluck
- Winter and spring special events - may be a concert, invited speaker, or activity
To become a member of the Friends of Konza Prairie
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- Student membership (including college) = $10/yr
- Individual membership = $30/yr.
- Family membership = $50/yr.
- Big Bluestem level = $100 - $149/yr.
- Flint Hills level = $150 - $249/yr.
- Prairie Chicken level = $250 - $499/yr.
- Bison level = $500 - $999/yr.
- Tallgrass = $1,000 - $1,999/yr.
- Konza = $2,000+/yr.
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2025 FOKP Board of Directors
Mail:
Want to Contribute to Support Konza Prairie?
Your support is appreciated - and easily made here
Memorials to the Friends of Konza Prairie may be sent to:
FOKP116 Ackert HallDivision of Biology; KSUManhattan, KS 66506Corporate Sponsorships:
By partnering with the Konza Prairie, corporations can impact students with financial assistance, receive brand recognition, and demonstrate corporate responsibility by investing in long-term ecological research, education and prairie conservation. Please contact Director John Blair at jblair@ksu.edu to become a corporate sponsor.