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Bring Nature Back to Downtown Lawrence | Lawrence News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Discover how downtown Lawrence is reviving nature right in the heart of the city with Midco Prairie — a new urban oasis blending prairie, wetland, and woodland habitats. Community members joined hands for a planting day, with biweekly workdays planned through fall to nurture native species that once thrived in Douglas County. Designed for easy access, the park will feature stormwater-filtering plants, mowed paths, a boardwalk from reclaimed stumps, and even bike repair stations. With 4,000 native species — including dye and fiber plants — and a free field guide for visitors, this project invites locals to reconnect with the land, learn, and explore. Opening late October, it’s already becoming a green hub for walkers, bikers, and bus riders alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3615fad6068dd659