# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Audubon of Kansas for a special keynote event with Kenn Kaufman, renowned ornithologist, author, and artist, to conclude the 5th Annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken Festival. 

In the early 1800s, prairie-chickens were widespread across vast swaths of North America, and today it’s hard for us even to imagine how numerous they were. Prairie-chickens were among a handful of iconic species that defined the wildlife of this continent. Kenn Kaufman has been studying the history of that era, and in this presentation he will take a trip back in time to describe North America’s wildlife spectacles of two centuries ago.

Of course, even if the cast of characters has shifted, there are still natural wonders all around us. This program will also celebrate today’s abundance of nature, and the conservation groups, government agencies, and private landowners who are working to preserve these treasures for the future. 

Kenn is author of "The Birds That Audubon Missed" (2024), "Kingbird Highway" (2006), and many other popular titles in birding. Both of these titles will be available for sale with a book signing to follow the talk. 

This event is free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hays/abundant-life-prairie-chickens-as-icons-of-the-american-landscape/200029864787432
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, trekking, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hays
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fort Hays State University - Memorial Union
- **lat**: 38.873959124692
- **long**: -99.341864453202
- **full address**: Fort Hays State University - Memorial Union, 700 College Dr, Hays, KS 67601-4195, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape being held?
  - **A:** Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fort Hays State University - Memorial Union, 700 College Dr, Hays, KS 67601-4195, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape?
  - **A:** Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape is organized by Audubon of Kansas.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hays, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Abundant Life: Prairie-chickens as Icons of the American Landscape sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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