August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence compost facility reopening for the season
The City of Lawrence’s compost facility is set to open for the season on Saturday, March 7.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County to host workshop on extreme heat ahead of World Cup; registration still open
Douglas County Emergency Management will soon host a workshop to help local businesses, communications workers and event organizers to prepare for extreme heat around the World Cup.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 2-8, 2026
This blackbird-leafed elm tree is shedding its bird leaves in a gust of spring migration. We will gain 14 minutes of daylight this week.
Lawrence advisory board wants to commit city to a climate plan with ‘more teeth’
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask the Lawrence City Commission to revise a renewable energy ordinance that city staff members want to instead repeal and replace with a climate neutrality resolution.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence receives grant to support county-city climate plan
The City of Lawrence is receiving a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to put toward reducing climate pollution.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026
This blackbird-leafed elm tree is shedding its bird leaves in a gust of spring migration. We will gain 14 minutes of daylight this week.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 16-22, 2026
Here are the opened male blossoms of the silver maple, resting on tree bark. Some maples are male while others are female, and some have both types of flowers.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 9-15, 2026
This yellow crocus began blooming at the end of last week in Douglas County. The ornamental snow drops are also likely blooming, with daffodil leaves beginning to poke up.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Seed library soon to open and Kaw Valley Seed Fair coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence community organizations and vendors will host opportunities to grow your seed collection and learn more about gardening the next two weekends.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 2-8, 2026
These geese are flying over a cottonwood. This time of year, it’s easy to hear the honking flocks of geese, particularly in the morning and evening skies, and it’s a great time of year to spot many other birds such as ducks, hawks, eagles, gulls, doves and more.
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