Events

Due to the threat of high winds and potential storms this evening Free State, who was hosting the event, unfortunately made the tough decision to cancel this event. A hearty … Continue reading "EVENT CANCELED! Trails the Connect Us"

Speakers: Mark Hecker, Lawrence Parks and Recreation — Current and upcoming trail-building plans. Glenn Rodden, Baldwin City Administrator — Plans for Southward Expansion of the Maple Leaf Trail (to connect … Continue reading "Expanding Our Local Trail Systems"

Make plans now to attend the 2022 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday, July 16th from 8:30 - 11:00am. All rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Waukarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields.

Join us at the Fest! October 28, 2022 – 7-9pm Tall Tales and Campfire stories. Fellow Kansan Adventurers. Come ready to be inspired by the stories of the 38 North … Continue reading "38N Fest"

Join us at the 7th annual Beers of the Kaw at Abe and Jakes Landing on Nov 6 from 3-6:00pm. Beers of the Kaw is a beer tasting of the … Continue reading "Beers of the Kaw"

Join Us for Trails that Connect Us Thursday, April 20,  5-8pm. (Rain date: April 21, 5-8pm) Free State’s Eastside Bottling Facility, 1927 Moodie Road There will be food trucks, music and … Continue reading "Trails that Connect Us"

Van Go’s family friendly, go-at-your-own-pace community walk, ride, roll, and run along the Lawrence Loop is back! After cruising the Loop, join us for a party from 10am-Noon in the Van … Continue reading "May Day Hey Day"

Douglas County wants to hear your vision for how open spaces could be preserved and utilized in ways that benefit the greater community into the future.

Identified as a priority in  Plan 2040 , Douglas County has launched an 18-month planning process to establish the Douglas County Open Space Plan. Through this planning process the county will … Continue reading "Douglas County Open Space Listening Session"

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "Bicycle Resource Fair"

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 … Continue reading "Juneteenth ’24"

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. … 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, … Continue reading "Finding La Yarda | Interactive Installation"