Konza Prairie Preserved for Study and Public Walks
Rob Manes of the Kansas Nature Conservancy highlights Konza Prairie near Manhattan as a rare 8600 acre tallgrass ecosystem saved from development. The site, co owned by the Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University, hosts the Konza Prairie Biological Station and offers 7 miles of hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and spring flower displays while preserving a landscape once widespread from Canada to Texas.
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Konza Prairie
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Puppies and pets preschool to vet adventures
Patrick Murphy writes about raising puppies Penny and Oliver and a basset hound pair, comparing pet care to raising children. He recalls car rides to the vet, grooming chaos, and the playful rivalries with his older children Claire and Alek, noting the dogs’ stubbornness and eventual relaxation.
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