Grassland Groupies
the grasslands PR team
Your environmental education specialists.
Grasslands are a human habitat. They are our home, and their conservation, now more than ever, depends upon people who are empowered and inspired to protect them.
At Grassland Groupies, we stoke curiosity, build scientific literacy, and rekindle a love for our planet’s most delicate ecosystems through community-centric environmental programs.
The Grassland Groupies team...
...makes Wichita a haven for wild bees through Bee City Wichita
...brings professional environmental education to partners
Our partners count on our experienced, award-winning educators to lead wildlife tours like Kansas Lek Treks, table at STEAM events, and even develop undergraduate courses on grassland ecology.
...hosts ICT Bee Fest, a celebration of native pollinators and their plants.
...builds community and natural curiosity through Nature Journaling.
Nature journaling builds creativity, curiosity, and observation. It’s an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and welcome wonder to grow.
...is an active member of the Kansans for Conservation coalition.
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Recent Press and News
Bee Happy: They’re Saving Pollinators in Kansas
October 21, 2025, by Cara Buckley, 50 States, 50 Fixes; The New York Times
Photos: ICT Bee Fest celebrates pollinators
October 1, 2025, by Julian Kincaid, The SHOUT
KACEE Announces the 2025 Excellence in Conservation & Environmental Education Awardees
March 14, 2025, Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education
You can pet bees, tag monarchs at free ICT Bee Fest this weekend.
September 20, 2024, by The Wichita Eagle
Grassland Groupies nurture a love for nature conservation
May 2, 2024, by Alexis Padilola, KSNW
Wichita’s blooming efforts to keep pollinators safe
July 14, 2023, Tadeo Ruiz, KMUW Wichita
The Best Biome Podcast
Prairie biologists make the ever-growing argument for why grasslands are the world’s best biome.
Our flagship family-friendly podcast, The Best Biome has reached over 10,000 listeners with fans all over the globe.
Filthy Animals Podcast
This podcast is an exposé of the biological that dives into real studies on sex, drugs, and ecology for mature audiences.
We believe practicing science literacy is mission critical, and we can have a good time at it.
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