Prescribed burns, grazing and other management practices are implemented here to maintain healthy prairie conditions. Pay special attention to recently burned areas, as many birds find feeding in them to their liking.

Barn Owls are in the vicinity. Both Western (more likely in winter) and Eastern Meadowlarks use the area.

Of the 314 acres, 310 are native tallgrass prairie, including the 74-acre Paint Brush Prairie Natural Area comprising the northwest portion of the area. The natural area can be explored by walking north from the parking lot just east of US 63 on Manilla Rd.

From Sedalia, take US 63 south, then go east on Manilla Rd. Rod and Gun Club Rd. runs along the east side (coming from Rt. V/Spring Fork Rd. to the north). From it, take Whiteman Rd going west to return to US 63 across from MO 52.