Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are proud to introduce the first Women on the Wing Chapter in Kansas. The Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing Chapter will provide women with a dedicated space to bond, collaborate, share experiences and influence upland conservation efforts together.
Unique among national conservation organizations, chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever retain 100 percent decision-making control over fundraising dollars, allowing volunteers to support impactful wildlife habitat projects, public access initiatives and conservation education programs throughout the upland bird range. PF & QF’s east central Kansas regional representative, Mika Rezac, will work closely with the new chapter to support the organization’s vision to sustain abundant populations of wild pheasants, quail and other wildlife.
“A Women on the Wing chapter in Kansas is not just important—it’s long overdue,” Rezac said. “This network allows women to exchange knowledge, inspire one another, and build a strong, like-minded community dedicated to preserving Kansas’s upland heritage while carrying out Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s mission.”
The chapter volunteers will work to promote sustainable land management practices, enhance upland wildlife habitats, engage women in the upland community and build a strong family of women dedicated to preserving Kansas’s natural resources. They will emphasize education and outreach through hands-on learning, workshops and networking to inspire and support women in making impactful conservation decisions.
“Our state’s rich agricultural and wildlife heritage benefits from diverse perspectives, and women play a critical role in land management decisions,” Rezac said, “By building a community of passionate, conservation-minded women, the chapter helps safeguard Kansas’s natural resources and upland traditions for future generations.”
To learn more about the Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing Chapter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, contact chapter president Kari O’Riley at [email protected]. The chapter’s next event will be a virtual meeting on January 23 at 6:30 pm CT, using this link. For more information about Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever in Kansas, contact Mika Rezac at [email protected].
About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 477,000 members, supporters and partners is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent — the only national conservation organization that operates through this grassroots structure. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,000 habitat projects benefiting 28.8 million acres.
