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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Nature Art: Soaps and Salves – Class

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting Nature Art: Soaps and Salves. Discover how to create products foraged from native plants right, and explore methods and techniques in soap making, salves, and their uses. The class is free and registration is required.

Valentine’s Day Farm to Table Dinner with Colonial Gardens

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

Visit Colonial Gardens for a romantic evening filled with farm-fresh flavors. Indulge in a 4-course meal crafted with love by its talented chefs, using only the finest ingredients sourced straight from its own farm.    

$60

Dig Your Dinner: Cool Cabbage & Crisp Kale – Virtual

With the 2024 growing season near, fresh, home-grown, cool-season crops will soon be finding their way to our tables. Join Johnson County K-State Research and Extension agents Chelsea Reinberg and Anthony Reardon as they discuss growing and preparing two prominent ones: cabbage and kale.

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 to do, why to do it and when to do it. Learn about dormant pruning in the garden. Workshop will be held inside for first potion […]

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: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. In addition to in-person workshops, KCCG also maintains a […]

Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Lawrence, KS

Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS, United States

Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature through film. The festival goes on tour each year, and is partnering with Friends of the Kaw in Lawrence, KS. The event will feature 8 short films on March 1 at Liberty Hall. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival was started by the […]

$20

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 the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners for this free virtual class.

Wednesday 101 Webinar: Introduction to Fermenting

In 2024, Re.Use.Full is hosting Wednesday 101 Webinars. The free webinars, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, will provide an introduction to a sustainability-focused topic. On Wednesday, March 6th, the series will feature, Introduction to Fermenting. What is fermenting all about? Why do we need ferments in our diets? How can I afford […]

Deep Roots Lunch & Learn – Callery Pears – Virtual

Join Deep Roots each first Thursday at 12pm CST to learn best management practices for large landscapes. Working with landowners, natural resource managers, and conservationists across the Midwest, this series tells the story of native habitat stewardship and restoration efforts. On Thursday, March 7th, the series will feature, Callery Pears with Missouri Department of Conservation. […]

The Native Yard: Planting for Wildlife – Class

Shawnee Civic Centre 13817 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, MO, United States

A yard full of native plants can not only be beautiful but can be beneficial to wildlife such as butterflies and birds. Join the Johnson County K-State Extension to dig deep into how to transform your yard into a wildflower paradise that not only brings you joy but helps wildlife as well. This class will […]

$3

Nature Rx Work and Learn: Invasive Species

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

Enrich your life by nature immersion to reduce stress, improve sleep and many more possible health benefits with Nature Rx events at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. On March 9, learn the top woody invasive species in this part of Missouri and practice hands-on basics of how to remove them from your landscape. Nature […]

BikeWalkKC Gear Swap

Big Muddy Gear Exchange 1 Shawnee Ave., Kansas City, KS, United States

BikeWalkKC is hosting a gear swap event and launching a new partnership with Big Muddy Gear Exchange. Bring your outdoor clothing or gear to consign under BikeWalkKC’s account (check Big Muddy's consignment guidelines here) Explore the Levee Trail (Big Muddy has direct access) Free snacks, drinks, and fun for the whole family Shop for sustainable, […]