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2012 Dance of the Prairie Chicken
Dates: March 30-Apr 1,
Apr 6-7 and Apr 11 (see below for more information)Fees: $55 and $85 per person (see below for the 2 experiences)Facilitator: Billie Blair
Facilitator: Billie BlairThere is seating for 6 in the Prairie Chicken Blind
The GREATER Prairie Chicken Experience
Arrive the evening before, enjoy an overnight stay in the
Flint Hills, plan to join us for breakfast after the "Dance."
Overnight Events
March 30-31 Fri 7pm-Sat 10am
March 31-Apr 1 Sat 7pm-Sun 10am
April 6-7 Fri 7pm-Sat 10am
Fri 7pm-Sat 10am Fee: $85, includes an evening presentation on the prairie chickens, plus breakfast after the viewing. Limited to 6 (women and men)
The GREAT Prairie Chicken Experience
Drive in early the morning of the "Dance."
Plan to join us for breakfast after the viewing.
Early Morning-Only Viewings
March 30 Fri before dawn-10am
March 31 Sat before dawn-10am
April 1 Sun before dawn-10am
Sun before dawn-10am April 6 Fri before dawn-10am
Fri before dawn-10am April 7 Sat before dawn-10am
Sat before dawn-10am April 11 Wed before dawn-10am
Arrival time at the Center - to be announced (it will be early!)
Fee: $55, includes breakfast after the viewing.
Limited to 6 (women and men)
Check dates and availability carefully.
Please call or email for more information
or to make your reservation.
A $20 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot in the blind
Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center:
Where Women Find Their Way
1780 Thurman Creek Road
Matfield, Green Kansas 66862
620.753.3465
Rev. Billie Blair, Director
Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center
Where Women Find Their Way
Imagine an outdoor singles club for birds in which the males must sing and dance so the females can choose a mate! This is the annual spring mating display of the Greater Prairie Chicken, a bird that is in danger of disappearing as more of the tallgrass prairie is lost to development. Learn more about this rare and beautiful native prairie bird the evening before the viewing. Then, before sunrise the next morning, travel to a booming ground to witness this primitive ritual in person. You will be camouflaged in a viewing blind, with a front row seat of the action as males inflate bright yellow air sacs on their necks, erect the pinnae feathers on the tops of their heads, perform flutter-jumps and nuptial bows, rapidly stamping their feet and making humorous cackles, raucous caws, and a haunting booming sound.
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This experience is limited
to 6 participants a day.
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The blind - built for your comfort!
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"This is an incredible experience! Everyone needs to see, hear, experience these birds." - Previous Prairie Chicken Viewer
About the Facilitator
Billie Blair, Director of Tallgrass, has lived on the Homestead Ranch for ten years. This is the seventh year the Center has offered prairie chicken viewings and the first time she has agreed to take folks out in the blind. Billie has learned a great deal about these fascinating birds over the years and is looking forward
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Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center:
Where Women Find Their Way
1780 Thurman Creek Road
Matfield Green, Kansas 66862
620.753.3465
Rev. Bilie Blair, Director
The Dance of the Prairie Chickens
What it's all about:
to sharing her knowledge with guests. The best part is getting to go up on the hill to see the birds six times this year!
