upcoming events

Smoky Valley PF 2025 Fling-N-Swing
The Smoky Valley PF Chapter will be hosting a 4-person Scramble on April 5th starting at 9:00AM. Scores from the shoot and golf scramble will be combined.
Includes: 4 meals, 2 Associate memberships, raffle tickets, and a set of clays. 200 Clay Targets Per Team, Flurry Shoot #1, Flurry Shoot #2, Duck Hunt Shoot, lunch, .410 shoot, 9 holes of golf (Scramble), speed golf and dinner for 4 and auction.
Associate membership, raffle tickets, and a set of clays.
For more information, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.

Walnut River Ringnecks 3rd Annual Banquet
Please join us for an evening celebrating the iconic Ringneck Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail; the history, tradition, and future of our upland birds and their habitat in Kansas.
One of Kansas's greatest nights in conservation includes a dinner, drinks, auctions, raffles, and games to win guns and other great prizes - all to benefit local upland habitat conservation, education, and outreach efforts in and around Butler County, Kansas.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Purchase tickets (On-Line Only) by March 22, 2025 and be entered into an exclusive gun drawing!
Make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors! Buy your tickets today to guarantee your seating!
And remember, our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat and outreach efforts.
To purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.

Smoky Hill River Annual Banquet
Join us for our annual banquet!
Schedule of events: 6PM - Doors/Social Hour, 7PM - Dinner, 8PM - Live Auction.
Funds raised at the Annual banquet are used to support local events and causes including the annual youth deer and pheasant hunts, Ellsworth Trap Team, Ellsworth StuCo, Ellsworth Recreation Department, and more!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.

2025 Range Youth Camp Registration
Are YOU interested in plants, livestock, or wildlife?
Learn about range plant identification, plant growth, stocking rates, livestock nutrition, and rangeland wildlife management. Enjoy field trips, hands-on learning, a steak dinner, swimming, fishing, and hiking!
Who: Upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors!
When: June 10-13, 2025
Where: White Memorial Camp - Council Grove
Scholarships may be offered through your local conservation district!
Please note: We are accepting only one boy & one girl from each county to ensure equal representation. Register early to secure your spot! If your county's spots are already filled, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified of availability after March 1st.
For more information and to register, visit: KGLC.

Youth Turkey Hunt
Join the Mooney Creek Pheasants Forever Chapter for an exciting Youth Turkey Hunt designed for young hunters ages 12-15!
This two-part event is completely free for participants and provides a great opportunity to learn safe and ethical hunting practices.
Event Details:
Safety Day (Mandatory): March 29, 2024
Hunt Day: April 5, 2024
Important Information:
This hunt is limited to 4 participants.
All selected hunters must attend the Safety Day on March 29th to be eligible for the hunt.
A chapter member will contact the selected participants with additional details and timelines.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience the outdoors and learn from experienced mentors.
Register now before spots fill up! Visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.

Osborne County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet Hosted by: Osborne County (KS) - 0709
You're Invited to the Osborne County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet!
To purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.

Marion County Quail Forever 22nd Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors!
The banquet is the primary fundraising source the Marion County chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year, and our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

Big Al's Bash for Conservation Organizaitons
Save the date for March 29 and come out to Big Al's Bash!!
Military discounts are available. Bring your military ID and purchase an entry ticket for only $10 (regular price $25).
There will be Raffles - Live Auction - Food Trucks - Cash Bar -
Vendors - Multiple Conservation NGOs - BB Gun Range - Fly Fishing Lessons -
Dancing - and special performance by The David Holland Band!
A Family Friendly event for a great time to be had by all!
Big Al has been a great supporter of our chapter to help us in our mission to make more birds with better habitat and help future generations enjoy those same benefits.
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
TIME: Doors Open at 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Cessna Activity Center
2744 George Washington Blvd, Wichita KS 67210
Purchase Your Tickets Online to Reserve Your Spot. Online ticket sales end soon, but tickets will be available at the door Saturday:

Kansas Women In Agriculture
The Statewide Women in Ag is co-hosted by the Nemaha, Jackson and Pottawatomie County Conservation Districts from Kansas to inform, educate and spread awareness to the men & women producers in our area who help feed & clothe the world.
For more information, visit: kswomeninag.com.

Mid-America Farm Expo
The Expo has grown to become one of the largest Spring Farm Shows in the Midwest; featuring over 300 exhibits representing approximately 275 companies from around the United States.
For more information, visit: https://www.salinakansas.org/midamericafarmexpo.html

Pasture Soil Health Day
Topics include: soil variability and soil health measurements in pasture, pasture management with drones and a farmer panel.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1289370165666913/?rdid=I3qrtJKp1HPvFK7Z&share_url=httpswww.facebook.comshare155m48XVBc#

Getting to the Root of Soil Health- Rescheduled from 2/19
Inviting urban and small to large scale farmers and ranchers to explore the science and practice of regenerating healthy, living soils. Featuring Dr. Jill Clapperton, Soil Scientist & Regenerative Agriculture Expert and Darin Williams, Regenerative Farmer & Consult.
This is a FREE event and open to anyone interested in exploring the science and practice of regenerating healthy, living soils.
RSVP by March 16. Scan the QR code to RSVP or email info@miamicountycd.com

Farmer to Farmer Workshop
The 2025 Farmer to Farmer Great Plains Grassland Initiative Workshop for the Gyp Hills is being held on March 24th at the Wilmore Community Building in Wilmore, KS.
Lunch will begin at noon and the speakers will be on at 1 p.m.
Come learn how you can defend and grow your grasslands!
RSVP for lunch with Nanthan Tavaglione at (620) 352-1597 or at ntavaglione@pheasantsforever.org

Cloud County 21st Annual Pheasants Forever Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors!
The banquet is the primary fundraising source the Cloud County chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year, and our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

Dickinson County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors!
The banquet is the primary fundraising source the Dickinson County chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year, and our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

Prescribed Burning Workshop
Join Kansas Forest Service Fuels Specialist, Luke Berning, to learn about the ecology of prescribed fire in KS, how to burn safely, what tools to use, how to write a burn plan, burning for wildlife, and how to form a PBA!
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1022162486607548&set=a.222941576529647

The Impact Soil Biology has on Agriculture
Speaker Rion Naus will dive into the soil biology connection and why it is important to our Kansas agriculture.
Have lunch and learn about the biology that created it!
Event sponsored by KACD, Ellsworth County Conservation District, and Lincoln County Conservation District.

Saline County Uplanders Annual Banquet
Join more than 300 habitat and outdoor enthusiasts from the surrounding area to raise money for the conservation of pheasant, quail and other wildlife. The banquet is the sole fundraising source the Saline County chapter uses to develop programs for youth, habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year.
Social Hour at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

2025 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
Find more Pheasant Fest information at: pheasantsforever.org!

Soil Health Matters!
Join Cherokee County Conservation District for a Soil Health Field Day focusing on 3 different soil health programs.
Topics include cover crops, no-till, fencing and grasses. Rainfall simulator and drone demonstrations will be included. After the tours we will meet at the McCune Community Center for lunch: 410 5th St. McCune, KS.
Local Work Group meeting to be held at 1:30pm at the McCune Community Center.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1040517468119118&set=pb.100064826229652.-2207520000

Conservation Bus Tour
The Eureka Management Unit includes the four counties of Greenwood, Woodson, Wilson and Coffey County Conservation Districts. This Unit is planning stops in each county to view completed conservation practices and projects. There will be two loading zones: Eureka USDA office and Yates Center. Topics include cover crops, soil testing and benefits, alternate watering facilities and access lanes.
Cost: $10
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/9483433755000754?acontext=event_action_history%5Bsurfaceuser_timelinemechanismattachmentsurfacenewsfeed%5Dref_notif_typenull

Flint Hills Burn Workshop
Save the date for the Flint Hills Burn Workshop!
Topics include: reasons for burning, burning for wildlife, planning, regulations, and an on-site demo.
RSVP by Feb. 26.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1040499824788249&set=gm.930832429029578&idorvanity=926223822823772

Flint Hills Area Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever 21st Annual Banquet
The Flint Hills Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is hosting its21st Annual Fundraising Banquet from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the National Guard Armory, 721 Levee Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Join more than 300 habitat and outdoor enthusiasts from the surrounding area to raise money for the conservation of pheasant, quail and other wildlife. The banquet is the sole fundraising source the Flint Hills chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year.
Individuals interested in attending can use this form to reserve their space at the banquet. Each banquet registration includes an annual Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever membership, barbeque meal, open bar, and the opportunity to play games, as well as bid on silent auction and live auction items from the organization and supporting businesses. Options exist to include a guest and up to two children to each registration. Also, purchase a pre-event raffle ticket package to save money compared to purchasing tickets at the banquet.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

Johnson County PF/QF Annual Banquet
Join us for our annual banquet!
Schedule of Events:
5PM - Doors/Silent Auctions Open
6PM - Buffet Dinner
8PM - Live Auction Games, Guns, Hunts & Raffles Silent & Live Auction Items Fun for the entire family!
Thank you for supporting our PF chapter! Our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local area habitat. *Note: there will be a slight convenience fee added to the order for the vendor software processing fees.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

2025 TLA Annual Meeting & 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Tallgrass Legacy Alliance (TLA) invites you to the Annual Meeting & 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM at The Territory Ballroom, 117-119 W Main Street, Council Grove, KS.
The event will feature Dr. Dirac Twidwell, who will present the latest tree and shrub monitoring and management resources. His discussion will focus on helping ranchers manage the expansion of trees and shrubs across the Flint Hills landscape.
A catered meal will be provided, including beef enchiladas, beans, rice, and a variety of sides.
Anniversary Celebration Highlights:
Tallgrass Prairie-themed door prizes
Commemorative 25th Anniversary Program
Special Anniversary Cake and Beverages
Families and children are encouraged to attend.
RSVP by February 24, 2025 to take part in this special event celebrating 25 years of conservation and community collaboration.
RSVP via email: Tallgrasslegacy@gmail.com
Text/Call: (620) 340-5808

Prescribed Burning Workshop
Topics include: Reasons to Burn, Burn Plans, Burning for Wildlife, Equipment & Crew Needed, Regulations & Permits, etc.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1104307901491986&set=a.403288251593958

32nd Annual Smoky Hill PF Annual Banquet
You are invited! Banquet admission includes dinner, toasting and boasting with outdoor folks, chances to win great prizes, raffles and membership to Pheasants Forever which includes a one-year subscription to Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation and the opportunity to make a difference for Youth programs, Habitat and Conservation education in your community! Thank you for supporting our PF chapter! Our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local Youth and habitat.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org

Women Managing the Farm Conference
For more information and to register, visit: womenmanagingthefarm.org.

Burn Plan Writing Workshop
Enhance your land management skills with expert insights and hands-on experience in prescribed burn plan writing. Don’t miss this interactive and practical workshop at the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Kansas, where you'll gain the tools and confidence to implement effective burning strategies!
Topics Include:
The Need for Prescribed Burning on Private Lands: Learn about the history, benefits, and responsible use of this vital land management tool.
Requirements for Producer or Client Supplied Prescribed Burn Plans: Understand the technical and financial considerations for prescribed burns supported by the NRCS.
Putting the Plan Together: Work through an example plan that meets goals, objectives, and design standards.
Meal will be provided.
To RSVP, visit: kglc.org.

Burn Plan Writing Workshop
Enhance your land management skills with expert insights and hands-on experience in prescribed burn plan writing. Don’t miss this interactive and practical workshop at the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Kansas, where you'll gain the tools and confidence to implement effective burning strategies!
Topics Include:
The Need for Prescribed Burning on Private Lands: Learn about the history, benefits, and responsible use of this vital land management tool.
Requirements for Producer or Client Supplied Prescribed Burn Plans: Understand the technical and financial considerations for prescribed burns supported by the NRCS.
Putting the Plan Together: Work through an example plan that meets goals, objectives, and design standards.
Meal will be provided.
To RSVP, visit: kglc.org.

Kansas Natural Resources Conference
Kansas Natural Resources Conference 2025
Building Tomorrow’s Wildlife Habitats: Strategies for Success
For more information and to register, visit: kansasnrc.org.

Wildlife Habitat Planning Pre-Conference Workshop
You’re invited to the Wildlife Habitat Planning KNRC Pre-Conference Workshop presented by Kansas PF/QF!
This training is designed to provide landowners, operators, conservation professionals, and wildlife enthusiasts with habitat planning, establishment and maintenance guidelines. The training will also tie in the conservation programs with relevant financial incentives (cost-share, payments, access ect.).
Workshop fee: $20

Smoky Hills PBA Annual Meeting
The Smoky Hills Prescribed Burn Association has successfully conducted burns in Saline, Dickinson, Ottawa, and McPherson Counties, significantly reducing cedar encroachment, invasive species, and improving pasture health.
The SHPBA provides the manpower, the equipment, and the expertise to conduct safe and effective burns.
Come join us on January 30th to learn more about prescribed burns and the operations of the SHPBA!

Prescribed Burn Plan Writing Workshop
Enhance your land management skills with expert insights and hands-on experience in prescribed burn plan writing. Don’t miss this interactive and practical workshop at the Pratt County Fairgrounds, where you'll gain the tools and confidence to implement effective burning strategies!
Topics Include:
The Need for Prescribed Burning on Private Lands: Learn about the history, benefits, and responsible use of this vital land management tool.
Requirements for Producer or Client Supplied Prescribed Burn Plans: Understand the technical and financial considerations for prescribed burns supported by the NRCS.
Putting the Plan Together: Work through an example plan that meets goals, objectives, and design standards.
Meal will be provided.
To RSVP, visit: www.kglc.org.