Conservation Advocacy Dates

As fall begins, Kansans for Conservation looks forward to a full few months of events, conferences, and other advocacy opportunities. Below is a list of events that the coalition will be represented at, through either a presentation or tabling presence. If you plan on attending any of the listed events, please be sure to stop by and say hello!

Of particular note, the next Kansans for Conservation Day at the Capitol has been set for February 25th, 2025 (pending legislative schedule). This will once again be a full day event and include tabling and legislator meetings. Please mark it on your calendar and be on the look out for more details in the coming months.

Natural Areas Conference, October 7th-10th, Manhattan

• Look for materials at tables of our member organizations!

The Nature Conservancy's Policy Webinar, October 8th, Virtual

• Numerous state conservation policy topics covered

Kansas Environmental Education Conference (Virtual), October 28th-30th

• Presentation on 2025 initiative

Beers of the Kaw, November 3rd, Lawrence

• Hosted by Friends of the Kaw

Governor’s Water Conference, November 13th-14th, Manhattan

• Legislative prep session on the 13th from 4:30-6:30 in the Flint Hills ballroom, conference registration not required to attend. Reach out if interested!

Kansas Rural Center Annual Conference, November 16th, Wichita

Kansas Farmer's Union Annual Convention, November 20th-21st, Lawrence

• Presentation on 2025 initiative

Kansas Association of Conservation Districts Annual Convention, November 24th-26th, Wichita

• Find our table!

State Association of Kansas Watershed Annual Meeting, January 28th-29th, Topeka

• Presentation and update on initiative

Kansas Recreation and Park Annual Conference, January 28th-30th, Manhattan

• Presentation and update on initiative

Kansans for Conservation Day at the Capitol, February 25th, Topeka

• Premier conservation advocacy opportunity bringing together 35+ member organizations to speak directly with legislators

If you have an event that you would like a presentation and update on Kansans for Conservation, please contact: justin.cobb@tnc.org

Photo by Tom Grossman at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve