The 2002 Audubon of Kansas publication covers a range of conservation topics, from birding milestones to critical environmental issues. It highlights a record-setting day in Kansas birding with 225 species identified, discusses concerns over wind energy development in the Flint Hills and its impact on Prairie Chickens, and explores the growing debate about Wild Turkey populations and their effect on Bobwhite Quail. Additionally, the publication features efforts to promote prairie conservation through partnerships with the Kansas Department of Transportation, insights into sustainable landscaping (xeriscaping), and reflections on Kansas’ natural heritage through storytelling and poetry. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, Audubon of Kansas continues its mission to protect the state’s wildlife and ecosystems.
