Ken Lassman
The sycamore leaves are dropping away, revealing the white barked limbs that will make them easy to spot in the winter. Their white figures typically line creek and river beds; look for the large nests built by herons in the biggest trees.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
The kindergarten class of a new Lawrence elementary school is inviting you to help clean up local parks this weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members have another chance to share their thoughts about Prairie Park Nature Center — and how to make it sustainable into the future.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
When Mattie Bell advocates for a thriving environment, they simultaneously advocate for human rights. This fervent passion for social justice began at a young age.
Ken Lassman
With the continuing drought, tree colors seem muted as is evidenced by the trees in the background; however, the sumac at Prairie Park Nature Center didn’t get the memo! Colors or not, this coming weekend is Baldwin City’s Maple Leaf Festival — check it out and take a walk with a friend, too.
A head-spinning number of birds are flying over Kansas and Missouri at night this week. Scientists say they need your help.
Kansas and Missouri’s largest utilities earned nearly failing grades for their progress transitioning to renewable sources of energy, according to a new report from a national environmental group.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
This summer, hordes of people flocked to Lawrence City Hall, clutching posters and handwritten speeches, demanding city leaders keep Prairie Park Nature Center open. Now Parks and Rec leaders want to hear from the public again.
Daniel Lassman
Some goldenrods are still blooming, attracting a northern paper wasp on the right. These wasps are omnivores and this one clearly likes carbohydrates!
Lawrence community members can get a closer look at a variety of electric vehicles at a showcase on Sunday at South Park.
