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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Ice Globes Nature Art Class

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO, United States

In the dead of winter, ice lights (or ice candles) can add life and luminosity to the darkest and coldest nights of the year. This Scandanavian tradition beautifully combines the […]

Homestead Gardening 101: Backyard Greenhouse

Colonial Gardens 27610 East Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

Tour the Colonial Gardens production greenhouses as you learn the basics of backyard greenhouse structures and operations. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, homesteader, or just starting out, this event is […]

$20

Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on selecting fruit trees and berry bushes. Add fruit to your garden or learn more about the best fruit varieties […]

Native Plants for Continuous Blooms – Virtual

The Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting a free Grow Native! webinar about succession planting. It is arguably every gardener’s dream to have plants in bloom from spring through fall in […]

Pollinator Plants for Shade – Virtual

Can I create a pollinator garden in the shade? Yes, you absolutely can. Gardeners with shade take on an important role in feeding the emerging pollinators from their winter hibernation. […]

Gardening for a Changing Climate – Virtual

Gardening in Kansas doesn't come easy, as we often face weather extremes and drought conditions. With projected changes in our climate, gardening will be more challenging. Extreme events will require […]

Cool Season Spring Vegetable Crops – Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on spring gardening. Give in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden.  Learn […]

15th Annual Kaw Valley Seed Fair

Douglas County Fairgrounds 2120 Harper St, Lawrence, KS, United States

Join the 15th Annual Seed Fair to share and swap seeds, and explore over 20 gardening vendors. Bring your saved seeds or packaged seeds to share at exchange tables. Bring […]

Hands-On Fruit Tree & Small Fruit Pruning – Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on tree pruning. All fruit plants require some sort of maintenance, from pruning to thinning to pest management. Learn what […]

Vegetable Garden Basics – Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on vegetable gardening. This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: […]

Native Garden Maintenance – Virtual

When should I clean the garden without interrupting the lifecycle of the pollinators that make a home in those garden litters? Often a confusing subject but need not be. Join […]