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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Food Preservation 101

Johnson County Extension Office 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1500, Olathe, KS, United States

Learn to preserve your own food this summer with Food Preservation 101. Whether you are canning goods from your home garden or local farmers market, preserving can stretch the fruits of summer labor far into winter, for a fresh homegrown taste all year round. Preserving some of your own produce is not only a fun […]

$10

Wonders of Discovery – National Pollinator Week event

Pollinator Prairie 320 S. Blake Street, Olathe, KS

Wonders of Discovery is a free event for all ages hosted annually by the Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists. Visitors will be greeted with beautiful gardens of blooming native plants filled with busy pollinators. There will be many exhibits on Kansas native plants, pollinators, and wildlife. Games and activities are planned for children, so this […]

Transportation History Hike – Urban Hikes KC

Join WAY TO GO & Urban Hikes KC for a walking tour tracing the region’s transportation history from the River Market, Downtown, Quality Hill, & the Crossroads. Participants will hear about what’s in store for the future of transportation in the region & how understanding our region’s history can better prepare us for tomorrow. Apx […]

$30

Stems: A Garden Soirée

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

The garden party of the summer and premier networking event is back! Join the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park for an epic all-inclusive evening of fun, food, wine, live music and entertainment, fireworks, set in the gorgeous garden scenery of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Proceeds from Stems: A Garden Soirée […]

$175 – $275

Foraging Hike at Kaw Point – KC Urban Hikes

In collaboration with Amy Bousman from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, take an urban foraging hike with KC Urban Hikes. Learn about safety while foraging & edible plants, their uses, and get to try them. You will also learn about Lewis & Clark's expedition, native peoples, and get a look at the confluence of the […]

$25

A River in the City of Fountains – Linda Hall Library Program

Kansas City Public Library - Central Branch 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Dive into the fascinating world of Kansas City's fountains and uncover tales of the city's social and environmental evolution with author Amahia Mallea at the Kansas City Public Library on June 26. Author and environmental historian, Mallea will share insights from her book,  A River in the City of Fountains: An Environmental History of Kansas […]

Navigating Climate Anxiety with Intergenerational Engagement – Virtual Panel Discussion

Join a conversation about navigating climate anxiety with Bill McKibben featuring KC's Sami Aaron, founder of The Resilient Activist How can intergenerational connections help us navigate our struggle and anxiety around climate change? Join CoGenerate, Climate Mental Health Network, and Third Act for an interactive workshop about how intergenerational engagement, from Generation Alpha to the […]

Wednesday 101 Webinar: Reducing Plastic Waste

Learn how to: Understand the types of plastics and their chemical additives Lower plastic’s risk to your health and the environment Save money by investing in low impact alternatives Hosted by Re.Use.Full at part of its Wednesday 101 Webinar series, this workshop will introduce you to Bob Grove’s Field Guide to Plastics: Unpacking the Plastics […]

Linda Hall Library Program – Saving Birds: Ecology & Conservation in a Changing Environment

Linda Hall Library 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Linda Hall Library is hosting the program, Saving Birds: Ecology & Conservation in a Changing Environment. Dr. Eric Dorfman, bird ecologist and President of the Linda Hall Library, is joined by Missouri State Ornithologist Kristen Heath-Acre and Program Manager Chris Cardwell from Deep Roots KC to explore what science and the public can do to […]

Repair Cafe

Matt Ross Community Center 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS, United States

We throw away a lot of stuff, often because it’s cheaper to replace rather than repair them or we just don’t know how to fix it. That’s where Repair Cafés come in! Re.Use.Full is excited to announce a Repair Café in Overland Park Kansas on Saturday, July 20. If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering or […]

K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Sustainable Lawns

Whether you are interested in reducing your water bill or supporting pollinators, there are alternatives to growing and maintaining typical turfgrass lawns. The topic for the August K-State Garden Hour webinar is, Establishing a More Sustainable Lawn. Dr. Sharon Ashworth, Douglas County Horticulture Agent, will discuss reducing the water, herbicides, and fertilizers used on fescue […]

Waterlily Wonders Watercolor Workshop

Powell Gardens 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO, United States

Join Powell Gardens for a nature-inspired watercolor class. Paint the waterlilies found in Powell Gardens’ Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden! Students will walk from the Visitor Center through several garden areas and immerse themselves in the beauty of the water gardens and aquatic plants. Students will also visit the Fountain Garden to create more plein air […]

$50