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November 02, 2009: Bison Return to Native Prairie in Kansas
Bison make a comeback at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
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Shelby Stacy
785-233-4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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October 01, 2009: Nature Conservancy Celebrates 20th Year in Kansas
The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 20 years in Kansas.
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Shelby Stacy
785-233-4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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October 02, 2008: Conservation Easement Increases Amount of Protected Land in the Flint Hills
The Kansas Chapter recently closed on a conservation easement that will add a buffer of protection for the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
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Shelby Stacy
Phone: 785-233-4400
Email: sstacy@tnc.org |
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August 26, 2008: Black-Footed Ferret Reintroduction Successful
Four litters of wild-born black-footed ferrets were found in Logan County, Kansas. The discovered litters mark a step forward for the reintroduction program.
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Shelby Stacy
785.233.4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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June 23, 2008: Konza Prairie Featured in Washington, DC Exhibit
Native Kansan Judd Patterson will exhibit some of his images from The Nature Conservancy's Konza Prairie at the U.S. Department of the Interior Museum.
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Shelby Stacy
sstacy@tnc.org
785.233.4400 |
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June 18, 2008: Car Dealership Donate Vehicle to Kansas Chapter
Parks Motors of Augusta and Chrysler Financial partnered to donate a new pickup truck to The Nature Conservancy Kansas Chapter.
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Shelby Stacy
Shelby Stacy
785-233-4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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March 24, 2008: Fishing Ponds Open at Preserve
Fishing ponds open at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
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Shelby Stacy
785.233.4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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January 29, 2008: Two Nature Conservancy Preserves Named Wonders of Kansas
Two Nature Conservancy preserves were named as wonders in the 8 Wonders of Kansas Contest.
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Shelby Stacy
785.233.4400 or sstacy@tnc.org |
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December 21, 2007: Black-footed ferret release
Black-footed ferrets are reintroduced at Smoky Valley Ranch
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Shelby Stacy
785.233.4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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November 27, 2007: Haws Donate 2nd Easement
Bill and Maggie Haw donate a 2nd easement
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Shelby Stacy
785.233.4400
sstacy@tnc.org |
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March 20, 2007: National Geographic Features the Flint Hills
National Geographic magazine and web site feature the tallgrass prairie
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Ruth Palmer
phone: 785-233-4400
email: rpalmer@tnc.org
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September 01, 2006: Conservation Easements Provide Long-term Protection for the Flint Hills
A 10,415-acre conservation easement was donated by ranchers Bill and Maggie Haw. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius joins The Nature Conservancy in making this announcement.
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Ruth Palmer
Philanthropy & Communications
Kansas Chapter
785-233-4400 or email rpalmer@tnc.org
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July 15, 2006: Kresge Foundation Awards $750,000 Challenge Grant
The Nature Conservancy’s Kansas Prairie Legacy Campaign to acquire the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County and for other conservation priorities in Kansas has received a $750,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan. Kresge’s funding is designated for the nearly 11,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve project in the capital campaign.
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Ruth Palmer
Philanthropy Coordinator
785-233-4400
kansas@tnc.org |
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April 04, 2006: The Nature Conservancy receives gift for Kansas Prairie Legacy Campaign
$1 million gift from Fred C. & Mary R. Koch Foundation is one of largest for conservation in Kansas history.
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Ruth Palmer
Phone: 785-233-4400
rpalmer@tnc.org |
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