Explore the hiking trails of the Smoky Hills Audubon Property
Our goal is to make Salina Kansas a premier birding location
About us
What is Smoky Hills Audubon?
Smoky Hills Audubon Society is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Salina, Kansas region.
We own and manage the Harold Lear Wildlife Habitat — 67 acres of prairie, woodland, grassland, and wetlands just west of Salina. The property features 2.5 miles of mowed trails, a handicap-accessible photo blind, and native plantings that support hundreds of bird species throughout the year.
Our members gather monthly from September through May for presentations by naturalists, photographers, and wildlife experts. Whether you are a lifelong birder or just discovering the outdoors, Smoky Hills Audubon welcomes you.
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Get outdoors!
67 acres are waiting for you to explore
A child friendly choice of hiking trails through prairie, woodland, grasslands and pond banks await you. 2.5 miles of mowed trails and a secure handicap accessible, protected photo blind.
Explore native plants, enjoy wildlife, capture photos — just a short hop from interstate — Port A Potty on site.
Get Outdoors
Click any photo to explore the trails, wetlands, and wildlife of the Harold Lear Wildlife Habitat.
We are expanding photo opportunities at our 63 acre facility
Trails are being rerouted and construction plans are underway for a new wetlands blind. Your support will help us meet our goal.
A secure enclosed structure on steel pilings will allow photographers to overlook a quiet wetlands retreat.
Support Us
Monthly Meetings
Regularly monthly meetings are normally held from September to May on the third Thursday of the month at Kansas Wesleyan in the Peters Science hall.
They begin at 7:30 and usually last till 9:00. Arrive up to a half hour early and meet the speaker or share your latest adventures with friends.
Drop us a line!
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our supporters, so feel free to visit from dawn to dusk