Located along the scenic Niobrara River near Bassett, Nebraska, Audubon of Kansas manages a 5,000-acre wildlife sanctuary and working ranch preserving the wishes of the late Harold and Lucille Hutton. Expanses of Sandhills prairie interconnects with wet meadows, wooded ravines and gallery forests along the meandering river. Audubon of Kansas combines wildlife and grassland conservation practices begun by Harold Hutton with responsible cattle grazing, and plans to develop a visitor center and recreational opportunities for public education and enjoyment.
Persons interested in assisting in any way with on-site improvements or with the financial aspects of the land acquisition and improvements are encouraged to be in touch with Audubon of Kansas. Contributions an any amount will be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in donating, please visit our online donation page, and specify Hutton Sanctuary in your comments.
The Niobrara Sanctuary now has it's own dedicated website! Click here to go to the new website.
Check the links below for directions, upcoming events, pictures,
and further information on the Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
.
We invite you to participate and contribute to our conservation
efforts and keep Audubon of Kansas moving forward. Your tax-deductible
contributions and volunteer efforts sustain our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
and are essential to all aspects of our work—from advocacy,
legislative liaison, education, and support of wildlife-friendly
landowners, to our office staff, publications and website. We
need your commitment!
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Audubon of Kansas, Inc.
210 Southwind Place
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 537-4385 aok@audubonofkansas.org