The common sunflower, Helianthus annuus, a Kansas native plant, is our state flower. Sunflowers are found in every one of our 106 counties. You may grow sunflowers for their brilliant color but birds enjoy the seeds after the foliage browns. Keep the plants in place or harvest the seeds for winter feeding.
- Plant a variety of native plants in your yard and garden
- Reduce the use of pesticides on your lawn
- Plant an organic lawn that does not use artificial fertilizers and pesticides
- Buy organically grown foods that are produced without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers
For more information, see the Sierra Club Pollinator page.
EVENTS (all free and open to the public)
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August is Vacation Month for Our Groups but Save These Dates Now
Southwind Pollinator Talk 9/8/2023
Join Southwind Group for a “Pollinator Talk” next month. Our presenter Troy Schroeder grew up on a farm near Albert, KS and worked for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for 30+ years. He used Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) funds from the USDA to develop blooming field borders around most of his crop fields.
Topeka Water Forum 9/9/2023
The Topeka Group will host "Kansas Water Forum: Water Quality and Quantity Issues" on Saturday, September 9th from noon to 4 pm. in the Marvin Auditorium at the Topeka Shawnee Public Library.
The purpose of the forum is to prepare citizen advocates to speak knowledgeably with state leaders on water issues at the Governor's Water Conference in October and to lobby effectively in the next legislative session. Three presentations on various aspects of water management challenges in Kansas will be followed by a panel discussion and Q & A. Check the calendar for updates.
Kansas Chapter Beyond Coal Rally 9/12/2023
The Kansas Chapter and national Beyond Coal Campaign are organizing a rally in front of the Lawrence City Hall the evening of September 12 in support of clean energy for the citizens of Lawrence. Please plan on participating. Look for updates on the calendar.
In this ISSUE
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Interior Secretary and Representative Davids Promote Well Capping Initiative
- Kansas Drinking Water Needs Testing