The advisory board for Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is seeking public input to plan for the future of the historic site.
The property at 163 East 2000 Road, about 3 miles southeast of Baldwin City, is tied to the events of Bleeding Kansas. The site includes the historic Robert Hall Pearson farmhouse, nature trails, Captain’s Creek, restored prairie, picnic areas and sugar maple grove.
The seven-member advisory board is working on planning and stewardship initiatives for the site.
Douglas County Heritage Conservation Coordinator Kaitlyn Ammerlaan serves as staff liaison to support the board’s work, according to a news release from the county.
“We hope community members will take time to share their thoughts,” Ammerlaan said in the release. “Public input is essential as we work to protect this historic site and plan for its future.”
The public can share their thoughts via an online survey available at this link. It estimates it should take 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey is open through Sunday, Aug. 30.
The park, owned by Douglas County and Baldwin City, is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.
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