Kaw Valley Almanac
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this week’s Almanac

Kaw Valley Almanac for May 12-18, 2025
It’s going to be a perfect week to watch more prairie wildflowers emerge. The darker red markings in the center of these prairie phlox blossoms guide long tongued butterflies to reach the nectar and get coated with pollen in the process.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for April 26 – May 2, 2021
Warmer temperatures predicted for this week may end morel season unless we get more rain, which might actually happen.

Kaw Valley Almanac for April 12–18, 2021
Ken Lassman will be posting his weekly nature updates here to help you tap into ancient, ever-renewing cycles that might help you find your place on this planet more interesting.

Kaw Valley Almanac for April 5-11, 2021
Our local pattern of the seasons is unlike any other place on the planet, meaning it is central to what makes this place what it is.

Kaw Valley Almanac for March 29-April 4, 2021
Our local pattern of the seasons is unlike any other place on the planet, meaning it is central to what makes this place what it is.

Kaw Valley Almanac for March 22-28, 2021
Our local pattern of the seasons is unlike any other place on the planet, meaning it is central to what makes this place what it is.