Fact SheetNature TrailThe Nature Trail project began in 1988 reestablishing 18 species of prairie grasses and native flowers that once abounded on this 80-acre section of land. These initial efforts were funded by the Kansas Department of Wilflife and Parks through a Chickadee Checkoff fund grant. The project continued through the support of the Westar Energy Green Team, an employee-led group devoted to environmental projects. The team was actively involved with the Society in completing the trail. The team planted trees, built bridges, constructed fences, and provided fly-ash for the trail. Several Boy Scouts and their leaders also were actively inolved in the trail and habitat restoration effort. The Trail is designed as an interpretive walkway, six to eight feet wide, approximately 2.5 miles long. It provides a self-guided trail that can accomodate guided tours for groups. A quarter mile loop is surfaced to allow access to wheelchairs and strollers. The remainder of the trail is surfaced with wood chips. Visitors begin at the trailhead, immediately east of the Kansas History Museum & Library parking lot. The trailhead is a small sheltered kiosk with trail signs and information. Contact: |
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