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America's Heartland:
Tallgrass Prairie Spring
April 29 - May 4, 2012

Spring is a delightful time to experience the tallgrass prairie wildflower and wetland wonders hidden deep in the heart of Kansas. We begin our journey in Wichita and head directly to Great Bend, where we will explore Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The combination of these two magnificent wetland areas is recognized as one of “The Eight Wonders of Kansas” because of their vital and international importance as a migratory stop for North American shorebirds and waterfowl!

We’ll start with a full day at Cheyenne Bottoms, designated as a Wetland of International Importance, where migration should be in full swing. With almost 30,000 acres of wetland and mixed-grass habitat, this is also a wonderful time to find a diverse sample of the spring wildflowers and grasses in this area. Nearly 300 species bloom across Kansas during May. The website for Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses, www.kswildflower.org is an excellent resource that provides an introduction to the rich and varied flora that we will encounter during our travels.

More Info on America's Heartland (Apr. 29-May 4, 2012)

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