Kaw Valley Almanac

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this week’s Almanac

Environment February 15, 2026 – 10:30 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 16-22, 2026

by Ken Lassman

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.

Environment February 15, 2026 – 10:30 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 16-22, 2026

by Ken Lassman

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.