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 resilience of the land and its guardians — a must-see for anyone visiting this summer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9967b20b6edc4f6