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Celebrating the 5th Annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken in Hays, Kansas

Audubon of Kansas (AOK) is excited to announce the 5th Annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken Festival, returning to Hays, Kansas, April 9–12, 2026. Each spring, Greater and Lesser Prairie-Chickens take center stage during their peak breeding season. Visitors can witness dramatic displays and fierce competitions as males dance, boom, and battle to impress visiting females. This one-of-a-kind experience offers birdwatchers an up-close look at one of North America’s most vibrant and unique wildlife