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StoneLion Puppet Theatre’s new handmade parade celebrates the planet

Join StoneLion Puppet Theatre in a creative new spectacle for our amazing planet. The first-ever handmade parade invites the community to take to the streets in costume and masks alongside its famous giant puppets with street bands, hand-pulled floats, and art. The event culminates in a vibrant dance party and water festival that celebrates our only […]

Recycle your electronics at free events

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 […]

See inside the new Studio 804 sustainable home build

Every year, architecture students at the University of Kansas design and build an innovative sustainable home for a 9-month capstone project in the design program, Studio 804.

The studio is on target for its 16th LEED Platinum project with the U.S. Green Building Council in its latest home project that gives students hands-on experience from design […]

May 10th, 2023|Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Event, Green Homes, LEED|0 Comments

Discover local food at farmers markets

Farmers market season has started, and farmers are offering locally raised vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, eggs and flowers. Find a market near your home or work in Kansas City and beyond, and enjoy the bounty in your local community.

In the Kansas City metro area, some farmers’ markets are already open, and others will open soon for the […]

From the Archives: Earth Day in KC

Take a look back at early activism
Every April since 1970, people around the world have been celebrating Earth Day with parades, festivals, and events to raise awareness for environmental issues and to teach future generations to protect our planet.

From organizing for the inaugural event on April 22, 1970, to the community sculpture events in the […]

April 25th, 2023|Advocacy, Collaboration, Earth Day, Event|1 Comment