Kaw Valley Almanac

Note from the Times: The Kaw Valley Almanac is a contributed piece that runs each week. Find more information and older editions at kawvalleyalmanac.com, and follow @KVAlmanac on Bluesky.

this week’s Almanac

Environment October 4, 2026 – 11:54 pm

Kaw Valley Almanac for Oct. 5-11, 2026

This week promises to be ideal hiking weather, so grab a friend and find a prairie/woodland to enjoy the changing colors of fall.

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Environment April 12, 2021 – 8:20 am

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.

Environment April 5, 2021 – 4:30 am

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.

Environment March 29, 2021 – 7:48 am

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.

Environment March 22, 2021 – 4:00 am

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.

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