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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Foraging Summertime Mushrooms – Virtual

If you enjoy mushrooms, look beyond spring morels to summer when various other edible mushrooms appear. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Foraging Summertime Mushrooms program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Mike Snyder, a certified mushroom identification expert, will talk about mushrooms that appear in summer. […]

Composting: Breaking Down the Basics

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO, United States

Composting is the process of transforming organic scraps into nutrient rich garden fertilizer and it can start in your own kitchen. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation to learn about composting basics. The class will discuss the science of decomposition, common household methods and provide tips for getting started as well as preventing unwanted wildlife […]

Electronics Recycling – Parkville

Platte Landing Park 300 Main Street, Parkville, MO, United States

Recycle your broken and unwanted electronics in Parkville on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am - 12 pm. The event is open to the public. Almost anything with a cord or battery (working or not) is collected. Most items are recycled for free, with some exceptions. More information on items accepted and applicable fees is […]

Electronics Recycling + Shredding Event – Overland Park

Indian Woods Middle School 9700 Woodson, Overland Park, KS, United States

The City of Overland Park, KS is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Shredding event for its residents. Recycle your electronics (computers, TVs, phones, rechargeable batteries, stereos, etc.) and small appliances (microwaves, toasters, etc.) at this event. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box. It will be held […]

13th Annual Prairie BioBlitz

Join biologists, volunteer naturalists, and other prairie enthusiasts at Missouri Prairie Foundation’s 302-acre Shelton L. Cook Memorial Meadow in Golden City, MO to celebrate National Prairie Day (June 1), founded by the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and help biologists inventory plants, birds, butterflies, native bees, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and more. The weekend will also feature a […]

Emily Dickinson Garden Dedication – Overland Park Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Celebrate the newest garden addition to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens — the Emily Dickinson Garden. Guests are invited to gather in the new garden space to enjoy a short speaking program, poetry reading, ribbon cutting, and acorn planting ceremony, followed by a light social on the Waterside Terrace. Admission to attend the […]

Free

Guided Nature Walk: Prairies of Shawnee Mission Park

Grab your hiking boots and get ready for an adventure! Experience prairie blooms and butterflies firsthand on this guided naturalist walk. Deep Roots and Johnson County Parks and Recreation District are co-hosting the 2024 Guided Naturalist Walks. On Saturday, June 15, the series will visit the prairies of Shawnee Mission Park. Hike times include 8 […]

The Street Project Film Screening

Lucile H. Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO, United States

How do we make our streets safe when traffic violence is on the rise? The Kansas City Library and BikeWalkKC are hosting a screening of the documentary The Street Project! This hour-long film discusses the rise in traffic violence that impacts pedestrians and cyclists, as well as offering some solutions. The film screening will be held […]

Controlling Insects in the Garden Workshop

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

Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Join Kansas City Community Gardens for a free workshop on Friday, June 7 from 12 - 1 PM. Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as the beneficial […]

Un-Dumpster Day

Winnetonka High School 5815 NE 48th St, Kansas City, United States

If it’s time to get rid of extra stuff at home, round up your unwanted — but still usable — household items, electronics and clothing, and donate everything to charities at Un-Dumpster Day. Re.Use.Full, a website that connects your used items with non-profit organizations that can rehome them, is hosting its next Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, […]

Free

Tunes and Tune Ups at Ivanhoe Farmers Market

Ivanhoe Farmers Market 3700 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, MO, United States

Do you have a bicycle that is in need of a tune up? 816 Bike Collective will be at the Ivanhoe Farmers Market on Saturday, June 8th from 9 am-1 pm to help. They bring all the tools and will guide you through the process of minor repairs and maintenance. This is a free service, […]

Garden Maintenance & Care – Hands-on Workshop

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

Join Kansas City Community Gardens in the garden for a workshop on maintenance and care. Learn how to keep your garden weed-free and bountiful during the warm season months. The workshop will be held outside in the garden (weather permitting).  Limited to 20 participants. To register, visit kccg.org.