A new program in the Midwest is training mentors to teach others in their communities to harvest wild foods. Enthusiasts say it helps them value their food more – and understand their impact on the natural world.
Plus, more on these stories:
- A new festival opening Friday will highlight Afro-Latin music artists in Wichita.
- A Kansas grant program that has traditionally focused on rural downtowns is expanding to some larger cities. The deadline to apply for these grants is next month.
- Scientists say helping grassland birds recover from sharp decline will take targeted conservation and the support of Kansas ranches.
- Work began Monday on a bridge replacement project at Kellogg and Interstate 235.
- A dinosaur animatronic in Derby will come down after it was set on fire by lightning in the spring.
- The city of Wichita is looking for volunteers to help plant trees in two parks this month.
- Wichita State will hold its 11th annual Purple Mile event this weekend to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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