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Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge rescheduled to Aug. 21
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation department has moved the annual Pooch Plunge out a week later than previously announced.
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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence outdoor pool open one more weekend for humans; then Pooch Plunge returns
Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will close for the season after Sunday — to humans, that is. On Monday, the annual Pooch Plunge returns.
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Director of Lawrence Parks and Recreation to retire
Derek Rogers, director of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2023.
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Lawrence Parks and Rec management: Staff turnover, lack of plan led to remnant prairie herbicide spray
All the people who knew how to care for the remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center have retired or resigned in the past few years, city staff members said Monday, and there was no firm plan in place to share that knowledge with newer staff.
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Community members to hold healing gathering for Prairie Park remnant prairie
A group of community members on Monday will gather for a healing event following the destruction of wildflowers on remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center.
Lawrence Parks and Rec director backtracks, apologizes for herbicide use on remnant prairie
Derek Rogers on Tuesday apologized for the city’s Parks and Recreation department spraying herbicide at the remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center, which is killing millions of flowers and causing irreversible damage.
Winter Emergency Shelter to close, then Community Building floors to be refinished
Lawrence’s indoor Winter Emergency Shelter will close after Sunday night, and then the Community Building will be closed for maintenance.
Lawrence Parks & Rec seeks vendors, competitors for first Valentine’s Day market and hot cocoa contest
Couples, singles and foodies alike, rejoice: Valentine’s Day is sure to bring fun for all this year. The city is seeking both market vendors and cocoa enthusiasts ready to bring their A-game to the first annual Valentine’s Day Market and Hot Cocoa Contest.
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Lawrence Parks & Rec staff reverses course on admission fees for rec centers, Prairie Park Nature Center
The Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department has decided not to implement admission fees for the city’s recreation centers and Prairie Park Nature Center this year, according to a news release Friday.
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Lawrence Parks & Rec staff plan to move forward with fees at rec centers, Prairie Park Nature Center
Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend fee increases for some facilities and programs but opposed new admission fees for rec centers. But staff will likely move forward with all new and increased fees anyway.
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