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Bison Sculpture Honors Local Conservationist | Topeka News
Manhattan, Kansas, just unveiled “The Vigilant Bison,” a striking stone sculpture of a bison and calf crafted from local Flint Hills stone, standing guard outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Commissioned by Mayor Pro Tem Karen McCulloh, it’s both a tribute to the region’s wild spirit and a heartfelt homage to conservationist Jan Garton — whose tireless work restoring Cheyenne Bottoms’ water rights left a lasting mark. McCulloh calls Garton a quiet hero, embodying the everyday community leaders who make a difference without fanfare. The sculpture’s powerful, watchful stance captures the…
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