The cover of the 2012-2013 cover of Prairie Wings Magazine, featuring a Black-footed Ferret
2012-2013

Prairie Wings

The Winter 2012 - Spring 2013 issue of Prairie Wings highlights AOK’s commitment to wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and environmental advocacy across the Great Plains. This edition explores the benefits of patch burning for prairie chickens, a landmark Kansas Supreme Court decision for the Flint Hills, and the ongoing battle to safeguard Cheyenne Bottoms and Whooping Crane habitats. Readers will also find insights on the destruction of native Sandhills grasslands, a revisitation of Silent Spring, and the reestablishment of a prairie dog colony at Niobrara Sanctuary.

In This Issue