Prairie Talk
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Prairie Talk: The Crocker Ranch
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesAt 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, the story of the Crocker family will be shared by Matt Methvin in a Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs. The Crocker Ranch, with extensive cattle and farming operations, was begun in 1866 by Captain Erastus Bryant Crocker, a Civil War veteran. The Captain’s sons, Edward and Author Crocker, expanded […]
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The Journey to Kyrgyzstan
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesWhat did Josh and Jim Hoy see and learn in the high Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan? The story will be told in a Prairie Talk at a historic ranch near Matfield Green at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6. In 2017, the Hoys toured the country extensively, riding hundreds of miles of mountains with nomadic […]
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Prairie Talk: Frederic Remington
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesJoin us at 2:00 Saturday, July 13 for a Prairie Talk Featuring Frederic Remington and presented by Doug Claassen. Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the Old American West, specifically concentrating on the last quarter of the 19th century American West and images […]
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Pioneer Bluffs Fall Roundup
Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, United StatesHow can today’s Flint Hills ranchers and residents find guidance for the future from cultures who have lived here for millennia? Pioneer Bluffs will focus on Native Heritage in the Flint Hills in their annual Fall Roundup on Saturday, October 12 , from 2:00 to 4:30 in the historic 1915 barn. 2:00 Welcome and the […]
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110th Barn Birthday and Annual Barn Dance
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesOn Saturday, May 3rd Pioneer Bluffs will celebrate its historic barn’s 110th birthday and 10th anniversary of restoration with presentations and reception, followed by the Annual Old-Time Barn Dance featuring the Land Band. The schedule for the afternoon is as follows: 4:00pm: Welcome 4:10pm – 4:45pm: Barn Talk featuring barn architect Ben Moore and contractor Rick Mitchell 4:45pm – 5:15pm: […]
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Prairie Talk: Ranching and Conservation in Namibia
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesRyan and Ron Klataske will explore the similarities and differences between Namibia’s ranching heritage and conservation culture with the Flint Hills. ** Click on Title for additional detail. **
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Two Prairie Talks: Five Oaks Ranch and Miles McKee
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesStarting at noon, enjoy a BBQ meal and two Prairie Talks: The Story of Five Oaks Ranch and the Legacy of Miles McKee. There will be a break and a 100th Barn birthday cake between the presentations. ** Click on Title for additional detail. **
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Prairie Talk: Woody Invasion of the Tallgrass Prairie
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesOur Prairie Talk Panel will address the issue of woody encroachment on grasslands. This program is for ranchers, land managers, and laypeople. Note: This is our first annual “Josh and Jim Hoy Memorial Prairie Talk,” and continues the educational mission of the Symphony in the Flint Hills. Schedule 2:00 Welcome by Jeff Davidson, President, Pioneer Bluffs […]
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Prairie Talk: The Scribner Ranch
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesRanching has been a way of life for several generations of the Scribner family. Their ranching operation currently involves 3 brothers along with some of their children. They own a cow-calf operation and run yearlings in the Flint Hills of Northeastern Butler County. To sharpen their cattle handling skills, they are often seen participating in […]
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Prairie Talk: Stories of Chase County
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesIntrigue in Chase County: Murder, Politics, Gambling and Bigotry The rich history of Chase County is filled with stories of conflict, controversy, and the complexities of human nature. Themes of murder, political maneuvering, high-stakes gambling, and the challenges of bigotry have all played a part in shaping the community over the years. Firsthand Accounts from […]