Building on countywide input and Plan 2040, the draft Open Space Plan is now available for the public to review. Comments are being accepted through Feb. 25. Today's news release: dgcoks.org/013124news #dgksopenspace

During Wednesday’s work session, Commissioners received an update about the development of the Open Space Plan. The update included a draft vision and values statement, preliminary program models and funding sources, and a project timeline. youtu.be/Fh_O5uVzPag?si… #dgksopenspace

We need your help to create an Open Space Plan for Douglas County! • Attend: Open House, 5:30-7 PM Thursday, Oct. 26, at Lawrence Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second St. • Complete this questionnaire: dgcoks.org/ospsurvey2 More info: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

Save the date! We hope you can stop by our Open Space Plan Open House to learn about the project team's progress and to provide feedback! The Open House is 5:30pm-7pm Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Lawrence Union Pacific Depot. #dgksopenspace @lawrenceks @CityofEudora @baldwincityks

The deadline to enter our Open Space Plan Photo Challenge is Sept. 30. To submit a photo(s), visit: dgcoks.org/ospcontest and don’t forget to fill out the contact info! Your photo may be featured in the final plan, and you could win a gift card! 📷 Mark Camenzind #dgksopenspace

If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the Open Space Plan survey, don’t wait! The survey closes this Saturday. dgcoks.org/opsurvey We would love to hear how you use open spaces in Douglas County, KS, and your ideas about how such spaces could be preserved. #dgksopenspace

The Open Space Plan project team is hosting a focus group for teens and young adults, ages 15-25, on Thursday, July 6, at 5:30 PM at @lawrencelibrary in Meeting Room B. RSVP by email to openspace@douglascountyks.org dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

Zoning & Codes Director Tonya Voigt and Heritage Conservation Coordinator Kaitlyn Ammerlaan are scheduled to be guests on Hank Booth’s @1320KLWN show at 8:10 AM Friday, June 23. Tune in to hear about the Open Space planning process. dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

The Open Space Plan project team toured wetlands, prairies, trails, farms and historic sites last week as well as held focus groups and community meetings! They’re also seeking input through this survey: dgcoks.org/opsurvey More info: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

Special thanks to Douglas County staff who are serving on the Open Space Plan project team! They work in Communications, Sustainability, Zoning and Codes, and Heritage Conservation! To learn more: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

It was a beautiful afternoon for a community meeting at Lone Star Lake! We want to thank everyone who attended today’s discussion and provided valuable input for the Open Space Plan! Douglas County residents can also provide feedback here: dgcoks.org/opsurvey #dgksopenspace

Working this afternoon from my happy place! #dgksopenspace @douglascountyks

We're hosting a community meeting about the Open Space Plan today, June 9, at 1:30 PM at the Lone Star Lake Community Building! We hope you can join us! More info: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace @_Logansimpson

Special thank you to those who attended our Open Space Plan meeting last night at @lawrencelibrary! We greatly appreciate your time and input! Our next meeting is today at 1:30 PM at the Lone Star Lake Community Building! More info: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

We’re hosting a community meeting about the Open Space Plan from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today, June 8, in the @lawrencelibrary auditorium! We hope you can join us! More information: dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

We hope you can join us for a community meeting this week about the Open Space Plan. The meetings will be: • Thursday, June 8, 5:30-7 p.m., at @lawrencelibrary • Friday, June 9, 1:30-3 p.m., at Lone Star Lake Community Building dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

Sustainability Manager Kim Criner Ritchie and Heritage Conservation Coordinator Kaitlyn Ammerlaan are scheduled to be guests on Hank Booth’s @1320KLWN radio show at 8:10 this morning. Tune in to hear about the Open Space planning process. #dgksopenspace

Join our Open Space photo challenge! We're seeking photos of your favorite places in Douglas County to recreate, view wildlife, enjoy scenery and visit for historical and cultural connections. Details: dgcoks.org/ospcontest Photo credit: Derek Kappelman #dgksopenspace

The Open Space Plan project team is hosting two community meetings to provide an overview of the planning process and to get your input: • Thu, June 8, 5:30-7 PM, @lawrencelibrary • Fri, June 9, 1:30-3 PM, Lone Star Lake Community Building dgcoks.org/openspace #dgksopenspace

#dgksopenspace Storms can be beautful too