Caring for the Land We Share program at Chaplin Nature Center

Chaplin Nature Center will be hosting Eric Neal, Cowley County Noxious Weed Coordinator, for an educational program on prairie management and invasive plant control in south central Kansas. Eric will share information about the role of the Noxious Weed Department, how invasive species are managed across the county, and what resources and assistance may be available to landowners and the public. The program will also cover how tools such as prescribed burns and selective herbicide treatments are used in prairie ecosystems to manage species lice Sericea lespedeza and Johnson grass while supporting native habitat.

Following the indoor program, Naturalist Eden Johnson will lead an optional interpretive hike to view management areas scheduled for a spring burn and discuss stewardship practices at CNC. RSVP is appreciated to help plan seating – call or text 620-442-4133.