Trees invading grasslands to be discussed

Experts will discuss the “green glacier” woody invasion of Flint Hills grasslands at a free program from 2 to 4 p.m. June 6 at Pioneer Bluffs, a mile north of Matfield Green on K-177.

Speakers will include Greenwood County conservationist Luke Westerman; rancher Jackson Lindamood, who researched the issue for a thesis at Kansas State University; and Katie Schmidt, who researched the issue at Dyck Arboretum.

Reservations are being accepted at (620) 753-3484 but are not required.