[E-updates] FW: News From Lawrence Parks And Recreation Department

[William Leathem]

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In Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Thursday, October
25, 2007

 

1)       Halloween Events Hosted This Weekend

2)       Nature Center To Develop Sustainability Display

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PREPARED BY:  Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458

HALLOWEEN EVENTS HOSTED THIS WEEKEND

LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two safe
trick-or-treating opportunities for children.

 

All Lawrence youth are invited to attend Lawrence Parks and Recreation's
Trunk or Treat from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at East
Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. Families who would like to
participate in the trunk decorating contest are asked to decorate their
car's trunk or hatch and bring candy so children can trick or treat in a
supervised environment. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served at 6
p.m., and prizes will be awarded for best decorated trunk and best
costume. There is no cost to participate. For more information, contact
Olivia Mayer, recreation center programmer, 832-7950.  This event is
co-sponsored by KLZR 105.9 FM.

 

Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., will host its annual
Halloween Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. This year's
activities will include a trick or treat hike around Mary's Lake.
Children are asked to come in costume for this afternoon of fun. For
more information, contact Marty Birrell, nature interpretive supervisor,
832-7980.

 

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PREPARED BY:  Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458

NATURE CENTER TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABILITY DISPLAY

LAWRENCE - Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., will soon become
a place of education for homeowners interested in sustainable
landscaping. Volunteers will develop a display landscaping bed with
examples of Earth-friendly, low-impact plantings and maintenance
techniques.

 

Amy Albright and family, Vinland Valley Nursery, local band Truckstop
Honeymoon and other friends of the Nature Center raised approximately
$600 to fund the project. Development will begin in the remainder of the
fall and continue through the spring of 2008.

 

For more information or to volunteer, contact Marty Birrell, nature
interpretive supervisor, (785) 832-7980.

 

 

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