Kansas Forest Service

 

June

Smokey Bear at Walnut Conservation Day, June 5th, 2026
Girard Public Library, Girard, KS
Learn about soil health, water quality, and biodiversity in conservation.

Wild Outdoors, June 6th, 2026
Milford Nature Center, Milford, KS

Smokey Bear at The Herndon Ox-Roast, June 13th, 2026
Herndon, KS
The Herndon Ox-Roast, the Spirit of 1776-2026 has been celebrated since 1914, when it was called the Harvest of Home Picnic. Every 5 years our rural community is filled with more than 2,000 travelers, spending a summer day beginning with the parade. Following you will be fed with the oxen (beef),veggies and seasonings that has simmered for days in the pit. You will find Smokey Bear handing out reminders to be safe and be sure to start no fires!

Smokey Bear at Philipsburg Library, June 16th, 2026
Philipsburg Public Library, Philipsburg KS

Plant Care Fair, June 18th, 2026
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, KS
Join experts from K-State and our community for help solving problems with your lawn, landscape, garden, or trees, or just get general gardening We will also have information from other non-profit gardening groups in the Topeka area, and activities for kids. Please join us for this free event on June 18 from 3 pm to 7 pm at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library!

ManHATtrick, June 25th, 2026--Event Cancelled
Manhattan, KS

Future Events

Invasive Species Management Workshop, July 22nd, 2026
Scanolli's 306 Dogwood St, Wakefield, KS
Join experts to discuss herbaceous and woody species, prairie and grassland invaders, and field identification and management. Hosted by Kansas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.