KLT Events on the Horizon... We'll be holding more events this fall, including the Earles Easement Dedication near Baldwin on the Fall Equinox, Thurs., Sept. 22nd, and a special 20th Anniversary Membership Appreciation event in October, featuring Donald Worster. Receive the latest event invitations and news by becoming our Facebook "Fan" and/or submitting your email below. Summer "Easement Experience" Recap Truly experience KLT's protected properties in unique and refreshing ways. We're offering special opportunities to "get out on the land," and more fully and personally experience the inherent power and beauty of the Kansas landscape! Moyer Ranch Dedication (click here)Our perennially popular wildflower walk on the Akin Prairie was conducted this year on June 23rd by KLT founding member Dr. Kelly Kindscher, author of Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie and Medicinal Plants of the Prairie. Even if you missed the walk, you are still welcome to visit the Akin Prairie any time during daylight hours. |
Volunteer Easement Steward Workshop
This June 26th workshop familiarized potentials volunteer stewards with KLT's current easements and the responsibilities of KLT's stewardship role. Field activites were conducted on the Lichtwardt Easement. If you missed the training but are interested in becoming a steward, please contact Jerry at jjost@klt.org or call 785-749-3297.
Yoga and Thai Chi on the Solstice
KLT started the summer off in a unique way on the Hollowell Easement overlooking Clinton Lake -- with a yoga session led by respected yogini Alice Steuerwald and a serene hour of Tai Chi led by David Hann. See photos and read about the event on WellCommons Forum for Community Health.
Alice Steuerwald’s passion for body and spirit healing was sparked at age 16, when she worked as a restorative aide in a nursing home. After studying to become a strength trainer and body worker, Alice expanded her skills by traveling to Central America to learn spiritual healing techniques. She has combined this knowledge with principles of yoga in her sessions. Alice’s classes at the Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Athletic Club, and the BeMoved Studio introduce students to pranayama, strength training, micro-movement, and a variety of yoga styles.
Lawrence native David Hann first took up Tai Chi in 1997 and has been teaching both short and long forms of Tai Chi for nine years. He has periodically demonstrated the short form at the Chinese New Year programs at KU and has shown the sword form of this discipline at the Johnson County Public Library. David also leads Tai Chi practices in the South Park Gazebo on Monday mornings. For David, “Inhaling the fragrance of the flowers while doing Tai Chi is a great way to ease into the day.”