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Earth Day events coming up across Lawrence
Lawrence has a collection of upcoming Earth Day events for all ages, including fairs, riverbank cleanups and fairy house building sessions.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
First public trail to open at Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve
KU Field Station will soon host a grand opening for the Rice Woodland Trail, the first public trail at the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 13-19, 2026
Recent rains have triggered morels, so go check your favorite haunts. Several have been seen under cedar trees this spring, something that only happens when conditions are just right.
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Midco and Native Lands collaborate to plan native plant park in downtown Lawrence
A park will soon take over an unused lot next to Midco in downtown Lawrence, incorporating native plants with the work of several local artisans and offering community members a chance to step into the role of stewards of native land.
Kaw Valley Almanac for April 6-12, 2026
A sure sign of spring is when the delicately lobed dutchman’s breeches leaves are joined by those white, upside down row white pants/flowers, with yellow belts at the bottom signaling the queen bumblebee where to poke her long tongue for nectar.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community invited to celebrate second annual Haskell Wetlands Day
The Lawrence community is invited to learn about protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through science, art, writing and more at the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
City staff will load compost, woodchips for residents at upcoming event
Lawrence’s City Compost Facility will soon host the first city-load event of the year, where staffers load compost and woodchips into residents’ trucks or trailers.
Kaw Valley Almanac for March 30-April 5, 2026
Five-petaled false rue anemone is one of the first spring flowers to start blooming in native oak hickory woods. See if you’ve had enough rain for these to bloom!
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence mayor asks environmental board to prioritize; board champions clean energy ordinance
A Lawrence advisory board and the mayor negotiated a vision for city sustainability initiatives Thursday as board members pushed for an energy benchmarking policy and a clean energy ordinance.
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Lawrence ecologists provide tips on native plant restoration, how to get involved
If you missed the fall window to plant native plants, spring is still a great time to participate in native restoration, at home or within the community. Local ecologists share tips and how to get involved.
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