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Join us for Community Days at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas! This event series focuses on experiential learning, community building, land stewardship, and creative placemaking. Community Days are ideal for those interested in the intersections of agriculture, ecology, and art. This event series offers ways to build a more sustainable future through hands-on engagement at our campus headquarters.
This event will offer participants an opportunity to learn about and participate in historic sod harvest methods and wetland restoration practices as part of Jenny Kendler’s “House of Water” land sculpture project. It takes place on August 29th, 2026, from 9 am – 12 pm at Marty Bender Nature Area located at 3028 S Holmes Rd, Salina, KS 67401. Renowned Chicago-based environmental artist Jenny Kendler will be on-site to talk about her artistic practice and then invite participants to join in sculpture making. This will include draft animals cutting sod, while community members help cut and lay sod bricks for an art installation that will also serve as a functional vernal wetland. This is a great opportunity to be on the land and try your hand at a new art medium. The completed sculpture will be featured at our 2026 Prairie Festival held in late September.
The schedule for this event includes:
We welcome guests of all ages and abilities. Seating is available for the presentation and meal, and restrooms will be available throughout the day.
Please RSVP so that we have a good estimate of total numbers. Also, this will allow us to communicate to you via email on the day before the event with instructions and final details. Note that this event is subject to the weather.
