Join us in celebration of our rich African American heritage.

Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday, July 16th from 8:00 – 11:00am

The Belgian Waffle events begin on Friday, October 13th. The BWR KS is the greatest gravel / unroad course in America. The route will take riders on a ronde of the rolling hills north of Lawrence, where it will clatter through agrarian hamlets and the Ardennes-like hills — not over classic mountains per se, but rather a … Continue reading "Belgium Waffle Ride 2023"

Please join Friends of Lawrence Area Trails at the 8th Annual Beers of the Kaw

Drop by our table for the latest area trail info

Sunday, November 5, 2023

3:00 to 6:00 PM

Abe & Jake’s Landing, Lawrence, KS

Tickets $35 and supports Friends of the Kaw and our work for the Kansas River!

FLAT is pleased that the City of Lawrence is formally engaged in planning efforts to finish the long-anticipated section of the Lawrence Loop through downtown! Here is your chance to provide input on this long-awaited project: Open House for the Lawrence Loop: 7th Street to Constant Park Project Carnegie Building (200 W. 9th Street) Wednesday, … Continue reading "Open House for the Lawrence Loop: 7th Street to Constant Park Project"

Please plan come to provide your feedback about plans for The Lawrence Loop Segment from 7th Street to Constant Park. The Lawrence Loop is key to the City of Lawrence’s unmistakable identity. Sections currently complete already provide residents and visitors a way to explore and experience Lawrence through walking, running, biking, and rolling. The section … Continue reading "Public Open House #2 — 7th Street to Constant Park Plans"

Unfortunately the event is cancelled for both days due to the weather forecast. Today is a wash out and tomorrow is forecast to be volatile with high winds. We are so bummed! We along with Free State give heartfelt thanks to the dozens of organizations that signed up to participate this year. We look forward … Continue reading "Trails that Connect Us ’24"

Join us for a fun family event featuring local businesses and organizations. Bicycle Resource Fair Stop by for demos and maintenance tips, activities for kids, information booths and samples to fuel your ride. And, tune in to KJHK 90.7 FM, broadcasting live from the event!

Juneteenth is a day to commemorate freedom, celebrate African American culture, and reflect on our journey toward equality. Let’s come together to honor this important moment in history. Let’s make Juneteenth 2024 a celebration to remember! Be sure to drop by FLAT's table at the event for local area trail information.

The Lawrence, KS community bike ride happens each year on the 3rd Saturday in July. We start at 8:30am at the Rotary Arboretum and have lots of options for everyone. Mark your calendars, save the date, and make plans now to attend the 2024 Lawrence Community Bike Ride on Saturday, July 20th from 8:30 – … Continue reading "Community Bike Ride"

Finding La Yarda is an immersive multimedia art experience recreating a room from La Yarda, the housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence, Kansas from 1920-51. Using film, sound, art, and digital storytelling practices, Finding La Yarda brings oral history to life by taking audiences on a cultural journey through time and place. Contributing Artists … Continue reading "Finding La Yarda | Interactive Installation"

Join us for an evening with the Finding La Yarda team of artists as they discuss the process and history of the Finding La Yarda installation! Finding La Yarda is an immersive multimedia art experience recreating a room from La Yarda, the housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence, Kansas from 1920-51. Using film, sound, art, and … Continue reading "INSIGHT Art Talk | Finding La Yarda Artists"