Fort Riley Environmental Division

Spring weather is great for outdoor activities and has people itching to get outdoors. It might also have people itching from pesky plants and animals that become active during warmer weather. These plants and animals can have a range of consequences. It is important to have good situational awareness and to prepare for some of the things you may encounter. Educating yourself on local hazards and PPE help ensure your ventures outdoors are pleasant. Information on Hazardous Plants and Animals can be found here,
https://fortriley.isportsman.net/files/DOCUMENTS%2FActivities%2FHazardous%20Plants%20%26%20Animals%20Booklet%2C%20Fort%20Riley.pdf.
The Environmental Division is excited for all the spring activities taking place and ones to come. Mushroom hunters have been busy foraging for morels, youth/disable and archery turkey season is underway, the regular firearm season starts 16-April-2025, and the first catfish stocking is 15-April-2025. Please be vigilant in protecting yourself from hazardous plants and animals while recreating.