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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 6, 2025 - 11:09 am

Restoration of native species, new boardwalk and volunteer contributions define future of Haskell Wetlands

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Haskell Wetlands, once harmed by detrimental farming practices, are undergoing a revitalization due to the Indigenous stewardship of the Haskell Greenhouse team. More than two dozen volunteers helped during a restoration event Thursday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 2, 2025 - 9:26 pm

Haskell Greenhouse seeks volunteers for wetlands restoration day

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Indigenous land stewards caring for the Haskell Wetlands are inviting all interested volunteers to join them for an evening of ecosystem restoration this week.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 13, 2024 - 6:11 pm

Land grabbing and restoration: New signs tell history, significance of Haskell lands

by Molly Adams

The wetlands at Haskell Indian Nations University now have interpretive signage to help visitors learn about and engage in the history and significance of the lands.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 11, 2024 - 1:37 pm

New signs to be unveiled at Haskell Wetlands; community invited

by Molly Adams

The Haskell Greenhouse invites community members to view new signage at the Haskell Wetlands during an unveiling event Friday. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts May 31, 2024 - 6:23 pm

‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged

by Molly Adams

The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 16, 2024 - 9:26 am

Haskell Board of Regents ‘will not stand silently,’ opposes wetland-area development

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the Haskell National Board of Regents have voiced deep concerns about the planned New Boston Crossing development as well as the possible sale of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for affordable housing development.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education April 29, 2024 - 5:15 pm

Baker University students protest potential sale of land near wetlands discovery center to developers

by Maya Hodison

Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 4, 2024 - 7:19 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider rezoning requests for New Boston Crossing

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a developer’s requests to rezone land southeast of the Iowa Street interchange with K-10 for a project known as New Boston Crossing.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment February 14, 2024 - 1:36 pm

Group wants to improve accessibility, biodiversity at Haskell Wetlands

by Molly Adams

Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.

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