Flatlander Podcast

Zebra mussels! Carp! Giant snails! Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are animals and plants not native to Kansas that cause harm to the economy, environment, or human health.
In this episode, Nadia and Laura, are joined by Vanessa Salazar, KDWP aquatic invasive species biologist, to talk about the aquatic invasive species currently found in Kansas, how they effect aquatic ecosystems, and what we should do to prevent or mitigate their spread.
Hosts
Nadia Marji, Laura Mendenhall
Sources
KDWP Aquatic Nuisance Species
Recognize Aquatic Nuisance Species
Clean. Drain. Dry.
Don't Let It Loose

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Audubon of Kansas (AOK) is an independent grassroots nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of natural ecosystems in Kansas and the central Great Plains, with special emphasis on conservation of prairies, birds, other wildlife, and their habitat. It is neither funded nor administered by the National Audubon Society.
AOK executive director, Jackie Augustine, joins Tanna and Lyndzee to talk more about the mission of AOK and the annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken Festival.
Hosts
Lyndzee Rhine, Tanna Wagner
Sources
Audubon of Kansas
Audubon of Kansas Facebook Page
AOK Kansas Lek Treks and Prairie-Chicken Festival

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This year 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Kansas' Hunter Education Program!
KDWP outdoor education supervisor and hunter education coordinator, Kent Barrett, sits down at the mic with Tanna and Lyndzee to tell us about the Hunter Education Program, its history, multiple learning environments, and how to get involved.
Hosts
Tanna Wagner, Lyndzee Rhine
Sources
KDWP Hunter Education
Kansas Hunter Education Upcoming Courses
Become an Instructor
Hunter Education in our Schools

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The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4 – 12. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.
Flatlander host, Lyndzee Rhine, is our special guest in this episode! She coordinates the program for KDWP and shares what NASP is all about, how it's impacting students across the state, and how to get involved!
Host
Tanna Wagner
Sources
National Archery in the Schools Program
KDWP NASP
NASP Upcoming Classes
NASP Kansas Regional Coordinators
Gary Keehn – NE KS Regional Coordinator
[email protected]
Dave Adams – SE KS Regional Coordinator
[email protected]
Joyce Ellis – NE KS Regional Coordinator
[email protected]

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Tanna and Lyndzee are flying solo in this episode to talk about a program that is near and dear to their hearts. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on the learning of outdoor skills - skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits such as foraging, backpacking, camping, outdoor cooking, boating, and more!
Hosts
Tanna Wagner, Lyndzee Rhine
Sources
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Kansas
BOW Events Notification Sign-up
International BOW
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