Some local animal advocates said they are worried about the ethics and logistics of raising a bobcat at Prairie Park Nature Center, but the City of Lawrence said it is able to support the animal.
Prairie Park Nature Center has a 12-week-old bobcat kitten as their newest ambassador animal, and the community is invited to meet and help name him.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A remnant prairie in Douglas County played host to a creative writing workshop Monday, where attendees learned that less than 1% of untouched prairie remains in the area.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual memberships to use Lawrence’s recreation centers — currently admission-free — will cost $250 per adult, or $150 per senior or youth, if the Parks and Recreation department’s proposal is approved.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Prairie Park Nature Center on Saturday celebrated 25 years of preserving local wildlife and native species in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Students in a KU architecture class on Saturday celebrated a new pavilion they designed at Prairie Park Nature Center using old road signs and other repurposed materials.
Lawrence’s Prairie Park Nature Center is turning 25 years old, and the community is invited to its birthday party.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat.
Tom Harper
A new outdoor classroom and event space at Prairie Park Nature Center, designed and built by KU architecture students, is almost complete.
