The April Native Plants at Noon event is going on the road to the Maple Woods Natural Area. This mature maple and oak forest is recognized by the National Park Service as a significant Natural Area in Gladstone, Missouri. Learn with Missouri Department of Conservation experts why it is a popular spring destination to view […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Linger Over Breakfast series will feature, Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time...our next steps, on Saturday, April 20 at St. Teresa’s Academy. Its 2024 series theme is, Care for our Common Home. Want to enjoy beautiful butterflies, delicious vegetables, fabulous flowers all in your backyard, and […]
Join Bridging The Gap, Midwest Recycling Center, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri for an electronics recycling collection event for hard-to-recycle electronics! Patrons to the Pleasant Valley Community Drop-off Recycling Center can bring electronics on Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. For a list of accepted items and items that require […]
KC Farm School is hosting a plant sale and jumble swap on April 20 with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants. Seed potatoes, soil mix, and compost will also be available. The event also includes local vendors. KC Farm School is a non-profit whose mission is to empower individuals of all ages through on-farm, hands-on […]
On Saturday, April 20, take advantage of a one-stop recycling and donation event at the Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza. The recycling collection is open to everyone, including non-residents, and will accept many items that are more difficult to recycle. The event also works with community partners to donate reusable items. It will be held from […]
Stock up on native plants for your garden at one of the biggest sales of the year. Hosted by the Missouri Prairie Foundation, native plant vendors will sell native plants, including: City Roots Nursery, Gaylena’s Gardens, Missouri Wildflowers, Ozark Soul, and Sow Wild Natives. Saturday, April 20: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anita B. Gorman […]
Join Missouri Organic Recycling for its first-ever Earth Day Festival on April 22. Originally founded on Earth Day 32 years ago, everyone is invited to help celebrate its impact on the community. It will feature local businesses and organizations making a difference in the community, as well as booths and activities sharing information about the […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Goodwill at an in-person panel discussion and lunch on Tuesday, April 23 from 12 - 2 pm. Learn from local experts how you and your company can create or improve your own sustainability efforts. Lunch will be served before the Q&A section and Goodwill will conduct tours of our recycling facilities […]
Celebrate The Giving Grove and the impact of its affiliate programs on communities across the United States. Florence Williams, best-selling author of The Nature Fix, will be the featured speaker. From forest trails in Korea to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams has investigated the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. […]
Looking to add fresh appeal to your garden this spring? Support the Overland Park Arboretum by shopping 200+ varieties of locally grown plants, flowers, and herbs. Find your favorite annual and perennial staples, sun and shade lovers, hanging baskets, daylilies, shrubs, grasses, herbs and edibles. All proceeds from the sale go toward future Arboretum projects […]
Join Botanical Belonging for a prairie walk at Happy Apple Farm in Tonganoxie, KS. The 2-hour, guided events are offered to capture and share the best spring, summer, and fall features of the prairie. The mowed prairie paths allow people of all ages to learn about prairies firsthand. Get to know the diverse populations of […]
The Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) and the village of Arrow Rock are teaming up for the annual spring festival, Birds, Bees & Blooms! The event will feature over 30 booths with activities, educational demonstrations, native plant vendors, crafts, food, ecological information, and nature-related items for sale. Fishing, presentations and guided hikes, including several bird […]