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Come experience the wonders of the prairie at Kill Creek Park with the new art piece "Restoring Refuge," on display now.

Cydney Ross and Alix Daniel are the artists in residence for the Art and Natural Resource Residency with Johnson County Park & Recreation District. The residency includes an immersive experience with the JCPRD Natural Resources Team at Kill Creek Park, the creation of an ephemeral public art piece, and an artist-led community engagement project.

Snaking its way across the prairie, "Restoring Refuge" speaks to celebrating and protecting our prairies. As artists and naturalists, we consider what it means to be displaced from home. We also want you to think about what refuge means for wildlife and people alike. Inspiration comes from ongoing visits to Kill Creek Park with natural resource staff and guest conservationists. Hibernaculum, which house overwintering wildlife, and stacked stone structures are only a couple references in this installation.

Alternating cedar poles and dry plant material, the elongated structure stretches across the prairie. Native seeds, clay, and soil are used for small sculptures and details. Windows allow visitors to view prairie-inspired sculptures made during the community engagement workshop.

This sculpture will experience all types of weather, prescribed burns, and break down. Over time, the sown seed installation will contribute to prairie restoration efforts. Our hope is that we all consider our impact on natural areas and how we can better steward the land. A companion exhibit is on display at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Find out more about the Art and Natural Resource Residency at https://www.jcprd.com/1759/Art-and-Na...

Kill Creek Park is located at 11670 Homestead Lane in Olathe, Kansas. The artwork is a short walk to the west of the observation tower along the paved trail.