KU Environmental Studies Program

This morning and alongside and burned the prairie acre!

Environmental studies student, Sarah Reuben-Hallock was there and explained the importance of an event like this for the natural area.

“It’s important to steward places like Prairie Acre because they’re among the few spots on campus where people can really connect with the prairie ecosystem, which many Kansans don’t often get to do. Prairie Acre has significant educational value to the broader KU community, and we have a responsibility to care for it and demonstrate how important this ecosystem is,” Reuben-Hallock said.

Congratulations to these wonderful groups on a successful burn!

Hey Jayhawks! As we move through week 3 of the spring semester we wanted to share some upcoming opportunities through the Environmental Studies Program as well as the Geography and Atmospheric Science Department. Let us know if you have any questions, and as always, rock chalk!

On November 21 we have the very special honor of helping sponsor a showing of Prairie Prophecy, a documentary exploring the accomplishments of Wes Jackson.
Jackson is the founder of The Land Institute and a KU alum. After the showing, Geography and Atmospheric Science professor Chris Brown and director of the Environmental Studies Program Nate Brunsell will be joined by other local environmental enthusiasts on a discussion panel. This event is free and we would love to see you!

The Wallace Project, Year 4 is a short film discussing grassland restoration in Wallace Kansas. The film features some of our very own faculty!! Join us November 18 for a showing of the film over zoom. See the QR code to RSVP!

Environmental studies professor Megan Kaminski hosted author Margaret Renkl .renkl at liberty hall!

The two also met at Akin prairie with the Kansas Land Trust, The Commons, and Outdoors Unscripted for a wonderful writing activity.

Huge thanks to and Professor Kaminski for an amazing event!

The KU biological survey is hosting Dr. Daniel Wildcat this coming Monday at Haskell!