‘8 Wonders of Kansas’ winners unveiled at Kansas Day celebration The votes have been counted, and two famous Kansas wetlands are now officially among the eight wonders of Kansas. More than 24,000 people voted in a contest sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, choosing eight winners from among 24 Kansas attractions nominated for the hon ... Read More

Volunteers throughout the U.S. are invited to join February count Millions of novice and accomplished bird watchers can make their fascination with nature add up for science and for the future during the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, led by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. During “Presidents’ Day” weekend, February 15–18, ... Read More

Entry deadline is April 1, 2008 The Northern Association of Boating Administrators, in association with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, is offering a $1000 scholarship to students enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a declared major in ... Read More

Kansas Wildlife Federation names 12 award recipients The Kansas Wildlife Federation -- a 57-year old grassroots organization of hunters, anglers and dedicated conservationists -- has announced winners of the 2007 Conservation Achievement Program Awards. There are 12 distinguished recipients for awards for the past year. Leading the group, as ... Read More