Community Profile

Pledge Summary

With a deep appreciation for diversity, education, arts, parks, recreation, and community, Lawrence prides itself on being independent of its counterparts in the region. Lawrence, with a population of more than 100,000, is home to Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas. Lawrence boasts many amenities of larger cities while maintaining the Midwestern small-town charm that its residents value. Lawrence was founded on the banks of the Kansas River in 1854. Located between the Kansas City metropolitan area and the State's capital of Topeka, Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County. In some of the community parks, we have plants for pollinators through the use of butterfly gardens. We also host programs to educate the public about what they can do to assist the continued support of pollinators.