Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Encompassing some 11,000 acres in the Flint Hills, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve has become the only national preserve that is principally privately owned. 

What's New

A Ferret Success Story!

Black-footed ferret kits were discovered last week at the reintroduction sites, which includes a TNC preserve.

Press Release

Conservation Easement Increases Protection in Flint Hills

Two Johnson County families close on easement. 

Press Release

The Green Family Summer

One family spent their summer traveling cross country in green style. Watch their journey to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

 See episode 4!

Fact Sheets

See how bird populations are the best indicators of ecological health.

Learn more about the work of the Conservancy across the state by downloading these convenient fact sheets.

Places We Protect

Together with communities, businesses, and members, The Nature Conservancy has protected special places that define the landscape of Kansas, including tallgrass prairies, wetlands, mixed-grass and shortgrass prairies.