The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

Free Press Online
Located behind the football field, the Free State Prairie is cared for by Environmental Science teacher Julie Schwarting and KU ecology specialist Dr. Helen Alexander.

FEATURE: Preserving Our Prairies

Eula Heriford, Reporter • April 25, 2025

Environmental Science teacher Julie Shcwarting and KU ecology specialist Dr. Helen Alexander founded the Free State prairie 14 years ago. The prairie began as an experiment started by Schwarting, Alexander,...

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