Tap into the world of trees and learn from arborists and urban foresters about their care. The Heartland Tree Alliance Tree Keepers will host a series of classes beginning Thursday, September 7.
The goal of Tree Keepers is to provide a corps of trained volunteers as a resource for local municipalities, school districts, and neighborhood associations […]
Help keep toxic materials out of the landfill by recycling your old computers and e-waste at upcoming free electronic recycling events.
Midwest Recycling Center will accept almost all electronics including computers and networking equipment, cell phones and chargers, and medical, home audio, recording and retail equipment.
Most e-waste recycling is free. There are $5 – $50 fees […]
This holiday season shop for local, handcrafted, eco-friendly and fair-trade gifts at a dozen pop-up sales, holiday fairs and farmers’ markets throughout the Kansas City / Lawrence area.
Here are some great options:
KC CLAY GUILD HOLIDAY SALE POTTERY TOUR
Friday, December 2, 5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 11 a.m. – […]
Before the Thanksgiving turkey heads into the oven, many of you will be thinking about putting up a Christmas tree. To be eco-friendly — should it be real, artificial or something else?
Most experts agree a real Christmas tree is more eco-friendly than artificial, but both come with environmental impacts.
Choose zero-waste
For a truly zero-waste option, […]
Celebrate this Thanksgiving with locally grown food and drinks. Here are some quick resources to find farmers, markets and wineries near you.
Bringing locally raised or grown food to the table during the season is not only healthier for you, but also supports local farmers, restaurants, bakeries, wineries and more. Plus, compared to store-bought food, local […]
