Bison, Beef & Bourbon

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Bison, Beef & Bourbon event. It was a wonderful evening in support of the Flint Hills Discovery Center youth programs.

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Fund-the-Need

Each year, the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation selects one unique project or initiative as the annual Fund-the-Need at Bison, Beef, and Bourbon. Funds raised through the Fund-the-Need initiative directly impact the guest experience at the Discovery Center as well as permit more robust education programs and outreach into the region.

This year, invest in the future of the Flint Hills and inspire the next generation of prairie stewards. The Outdoor Classroom Renovation Project creates a purpose-built outdoor learning space set amongst the beautiful native landscape at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.  The innovative project elevates the education program, allowing more students on more days to safely learn about the tallgrass prairie.  Your support directly funds the following:  

  • Dedicated all-weather shade structure 
  • ADA- accessible boardwalk 
  • Information panels and signage 
  • Native prairie landscape renovations
  • Public art and sculptural elements 
  • Programming supplies and resources

Donations to the FHDC Outdoor Classroom Renovation Project are welcome at any level. Donations greater than $250 could qualify for transferable, refundable, Kansas Community Tax Credits. Donate today to get 50% of your gift back. 

 Past Fund-the-Need projects include:

  • 2024 - The Spark Program - Education Outreach Initiative
  • 2023 - Outdoor Classroom Renovation Project
  • 2022 - Stepping into the Prairie exhibit
  • 2021 - Carl and Mary Ice Prairie Playscape children's exhibit renovation
  • 2019 - Augmented Reality Sand Table
  1. 1 Child playing
  2. 2 Prairie Playscape
  3. 3 Structure