Author: AJ Shaw

Manhattan residents are encouraged to stop by the 2023 Garden Tour, slated for this weekend. This year’s garden tour features five private gardens of homeowners in the Manhattan area as well as the Kansas State University gardens, according to Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent Gregg Eyestone. There is no required admission charge to attend, but a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged, with proceeds supporting the various educational activities of the Riley County Extension Master Gardeners and the Kansas State University Gardens. Eyestone says extension master gardeners will be available at the gardens to answer questions and give tips. The event…

The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation have announced the creation of “Vigilance”, a life-size bison sculpture to be placed in front of the Discovery Center. The sculpture will feature a life-size cow bison protecting a life-size calf bison together on a limestone platform. The piece will be hand carved by Emporia artist Alan Tollakson, with a single piece of limestone. Foundation President Jack Lindquist shared a comment about the new sculpture Tuesday at the Manhattan City Commission meeting. He says the project is intended to serve three purposes by contributing to the outdoor public art of Manhattan and the downtown…