Wednesday with Wine and a Guest Speaker

Join us at Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures for an evening designed to allow for socializing, learning and fun!

Our guest is Dawn Buehler who is the Kansas Riverkeeper® & Executive Director of Friends of the Kaw. In addition to managing the daily activities of FOK, she monitors, responds and mediates suspected pollution incidents to Kansas River; facilitates educational paddle trips; and manages FOK advocacy efforts to protect and preserve the Kansas River.

Growing up on a farm on the plains of Kansas, Dawn knew at young age how much she loved the land, water and nature. Dawn was born and raised in the Kaw River Valley in DeSoto on a 2,000 acre crop farm. The family farm ran along the Kansas River in DeSoto. She spent her childhood riding alongside her father learning about the importance of taking care of the soil, water and providing for the family. She also spent many hours on the beautiful Kansas River fishing, camping, canoeing and riding in her Dad’s airboat. Her love for the river began at this early age when she would sit and watch the sunset on the river at the end of each farm day.

Dawn continued to help on the farm and also went on to college after high school and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Conservation from Oregon State University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Baker University. Dawn has spent her career working as a conservationist, accountant and farmer. Dawn’s passion is watershed management and finding ways we can all work together to improve our watershed and the quality of the Kansas River. As a Kansas native, Dawn has a vested interest and passion for the river.

Dawn is happiest when she is outdoors. You can often find her fishing, hiking, kayaking, reading and exploring. Dawn lives with her family, including two chocolate labrador retrievers, on their farm south of Eudora.

Dawn is the Chair of the Kansas Water Authority and the Governor’s Appointee for the Oil & Gas Advisory Committee. Dawn is also certified in Wilderness First Aid and General First Aid/CPR.

This is a DONATION BASED event. We will be asking for donations (cash or by using the LINK that we will provide) to support the Friends of the Kaw which helps fund all of the important projects they are implementing for our river.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER so that we can ensure a comfortable environment for all.

Doors open at 5:30

Presentation begins about 6pm

You are welcome to bring your dinner or snacks to this event. No outside drinks are allowed, we have all your favorite drink options available at the bar.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Compass Point home of Dirty Girl Adventures, 800 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, United States