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SUMMARY:The Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Bluffs annual old-time barn dance will be held on what many consider to the “the best dance floor in the Flint Hills.” \nThe main dance begins at 6:30 p.m.\, but beginners are invited to come at 6:00 p.m. for caller-led-dance instruction. The dance will end at 9:00 p.m. \nDances will alternate between dances for couples (two-step and waltz) and caller-led\, group or “contra” dances (in lines\, circles and squares). \nCaller Lisa Harris has extensive experience and specializes in calling for all levels of dancers\, including beginners. \nThe evening will feature the seven-piece Land Band\, including musicians from several popular Kansas bands who come together on special occasions: Lauralyn Bodle on fiddle\, Lisa Grossman on bass\, Matt Kirby on hammer dulcimer & accordion\, Frank Martin on Irish flute and banjo\, Chris Martin on accordion\, Annie Wilson on guitar\, and Ann Zimmerman on keyboard. \nEveryone is invited to dance\, or simply come and enjoy live music provided by the Land Band. Songs will include old-time fiddle tunes and as well as classic and vintage country music. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided. The dance is free\, but donations are appreciated. \nFor questions: call 620-753-3484 or info@pioneerbluffs.org.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/barn-dance/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prairie Talk: Woody Invasion of the Tallgrass Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Our Prairie Talk Panel will address the issue of woody encroachment on grasslands. This program is for ranchers\, land managers\, and laypeople. \nNote:  This is our first annual “Josh and Jim Hoy Memorial Prairie Talk\,” and continues the educational mission of the Symphony in the Flint Hills. \nSchedule  \n2:00 Welcome by Jeff Davidson\, President\, Pioneer Bluffs Board of Directors\n2:05 Luke Westerman – Introduction to the program: “The Problem of Woody Encroachment”\n2:20 Jackson Lindamood – “Woody Cover Impact on Grassland Values” – discuss economics of woody invasion\n2:55 Break\n3:05 Katie Schmidt – “Cedars\, Flower & Pollinators” – how the proliferation of cedars affects nearby populations of flowers and pollinators\n3:35 Luke Westerman – “Solutions to Woody Encroachment”\n3:45 All Panel – Q & A\n4:00 Snacks downstairs \nPanelists \nLuke Westerman has worked for NRCS for 23 years. All of those years being in Kansas. He started as a Soil Conservationist for NRCS in 2002 and is currently a Supervisory District Conservationist in the Eureka Field Office. Luke received an undergraduate degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Kansas State University and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Biology from Emporia State University. Luke is passionate about teaching others about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem and the importance of the Flint Hills of Kansas. In Luke’s spare time he enjoys birdwatching\, woodworking and teaching the young and old about the natural world around them. \nJackson Lindamood is from a ranching family in Greenwood County\, and earned his Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His thesis work examined how environmental factors\, primarily woody encroachment and water restriction policies\, affect agricultural land values across Kansas. \nKatie Schmidt has served as the grounds manager and horticulturist at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston\, KS for ten years. She manages the greenhouse\, provides landscape consultations and design services\, and maintains Dyck Arboretum’s thirty acres of lawns\, gardens\, prairie reconstruction and pond. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from Bethel College and is currently pursuing a masters degree in ecology from WSU.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/prairie-education-day/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
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SUMMARY:Radius at the Ranch (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:This fundraising event has been postponed to 2027. Further details to come!
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/radius-at-the-ranch-2/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day of the Cowboy
DESCRIPTION:A panel of local cowhands will address “What Makes a Good Cow Horse”. \nIce cream will be served at 6:00 and the panel will present at 7:00.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/day-of-the-cowboy-4/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prairie Talk: "Intrigue in Chase County: Murder\, Politics\, Gambling and Bigotry
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Davidson will provide some insight into the background and history of Chase County.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/prairie-talk-intrigue-in-chase-county-murder-politics-gambling-and-bigotry/
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SUMMARY:Fall Roundup
DESCRIPTION:This year the Pioneer Bluffs Fall Roundup will focus on family activities such as face painting\, pumpkin painting\, carnival-type games\, some demonstrations\, etc. There are plans to have food trucks on site and perhaps some boutique vendors. The day will conclude with a performance by the 3 Trails West band. More information to follow.
URL:https://pioneerbluffs.org/event/fall-roundup-3/
LOCATION:Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn\, 695 Kansas Highway 177\, Matfield Green\, KS\, 66862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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