A short journey to see the Great Waconda Springs replica. An important part of this regions history.

Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)

Named for the golden color found in the leaves, Native
Americans though that snakes feared this plant and used it as a deterrent and snakebite remedy. It is also used for its seeds in making jam, jelly, pie and ice cream. The fruits found on it are a vital source of food for chipmunks, ground squirrels and songbirds.

Hackberry Tree (Celtis tenuifolia)

This tree provides homes and shelter to many animals including birds, deer, rabbits and other smaller animals. Birds tend to feed on the fruits. The tallest in Kansas stands 94 ft tall and 15 feet around. Hackberry trees are often used for Bonsai cultivation.

Eastern Red Cedar

(Juniperus virginiana)

Also known as a Red Juniper, this tree is very common throughout the state. Used mostly as an ornamental tree for hedges, the Eastern Red Cedar is important to deer, birds, squirrels and raccoons for food and shelter.

Bromegrass (Bromis inermis)

The majority of the grass you see is Bromegrass, a non-native from Hungary that some see as a nuisance because it crowds native grasses like Switchgrass and Big Blue Stem. Others use Bromegrass for cattle grazing and soil erosion prevention. It is also mixed with alfalfa for hay.