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Sunflower fields are abloom in Douglas County at Grinter Farms and Hunsinger Sunflower Patch. Neither farm charges admission, but both welcome donations.
Almost 100 animals found their forever homes during Clear the Shelter Day Saturday, and the Lawrence Humane Society is extending waived fees to Sunday to help reach their goal of 150 adoptions.
Nathan Kramer
Free State High School has won a statewide award for excellence across all performing arts programs for the second time, marking a first in the award’s history.
Free State sophomore Moses Minor, 15, recently completed his first ultramarathon. While he accomplishes his running goals, he encourages others to join and stay active to their abilities.
USA Gymnastics / Contributed photo
Aspiring to take the 2028 Summer Olympics stage, 14-year-old gymnast Aulya Daniels, of Lawrence, has made the Junior Women’s National Team.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A melange of shadow boxes with seed heads, pressed flowers, prints and faerie doors is on display at the Lawrence Public Library to foster wonder and enthusiasm for native plants and ecosystem diversity.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Everyone in Lawrence with access to some soil and seeds can participate in restoration ecology by planting native species this season. Here are some suggestions to start seeding prairie plants.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Gardens, children playing basketball, a mischievous chicken and more illustrate the community of La Yarda in a mural to be installed soon in East Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Perspective can be everything — particularly in the humanities, as one client of the Van Go Benchmark program pointed out. The KU Hall Center for the Humanities commissioned one of 20 custom benches unveiled Friday, each made by a young artist.
