Kids Exploring with a Microscope

Konza LTER Outreach

One of Konza LTER’s goals is to train the next generation of ecologists, educate the public, and provide outreach to increase the relevance of our long-term research to society.
Below are ways we strive to meet this goal:

Prairie sunrise

The beauty of the Konza Prairie has served as an inspiration for many in the art community.

Data collection

We provide training and professional development opportunities at many levels.

Docent with kids

KNZ scientists and graduate students participate in numerous public outreach events.

FB2 burn

Konza experiments inform land-use practices of tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills.