Due to an event going on at Ward-Meade we will be at the Kansas Museum of History (6425 SW 6th Avenue) for our October 21st meeting. Starting at 6pm we'll have refreshments and light treats instead of the potluck and will have Jackie Augustine presenting: Water Wars for Wild Wetlands - Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are two marshes in west-central Kansas that are designated as wetlands of international importance.  They are critical stopover habitat for Whooping Cranes and abound with migrating ducks, shorebirds, and Sandhill Cranes during migration. They also host several rare and endangered species including Black Rails, Snowy Plovers, and Interior Least Terns.  With drought, climate change, and over-utilization of water for agriculture adjacent to the preserves, these wetlands are losing the water they need to support wildlife. Audubon of Kansas Executive Director Jackie Augustine will discuss the ecology of these wetlands as well as how Audubon of Kansas has worked and is working to ensure that these wetlands thrive.

Following the talk we'll have our business meeting and will discuss water garden winterization. 

Hope to see you there!
-Craig