Prairie Awakening Prairie Awoke Celebration

Step inside the stories of the land and The People. Every fall DCCB invites the public to gather at Kuehn Conservation Area to experience the songs, dances, games, food, and stories of our Indigenous friends. This year Dallas Chief Eagle, master hoop dancer, will return and bring his oldest daughter Jasmine and her family, who are also champion hoop dancers and storytellers. Their interactive and entertaining presentation shares teachings related to healthy life choices, mental resilience, and our connection to nature. New to Prairie Awakening - Prairie Awoke Celebration 2026, The Many Moccasins Dance Troupe will be performing both contemporary and traditional Native American dances. There will be Native games and demonstrations in the morning, dancing and music in the afternoon, and release of tagged monarchs and a rehabilitated raptor as part of the celebration. Friday 4pm-7pm Prairie Monarch Gathering (tagging and release) - Saturday 10am-7pm Prairie Awakening Prairie Awoke Celebration Bring your own lawn chair or blanket-- visitors often bring their own umbrellas for shade as well. FREE and open to the public. Please leave pets (except for ADA certified guides) and alcohol at home.