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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

Native Plants at Noon Webinar

Take a virtual hike with experts from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to view treasured native landscapes throughout Missouri. This monthly series features a live look at native plants of interest throughout the year. You will learn helpful tips for your native garden and be inspired by unique natural spaces to explore throughout the […]

Charging Kansas City’s Economy

Black & Veatch World Headquarters 11401 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS, United States

Hear from leading manufacturers on how electric vehicles are boosting Kansas City's economy The switch to electric vehicles means more for our region than just lower emissions and environmental benefits. Hear directly from top leadership at Ford, Panasonic, and others about how Kansas City is stepping up to this moment and what that means for […]

Extending the Gardening Season – Workshop

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

Join KC Community Gardens for the upcoming free workshop, Extending the Garden Season. Just because we have had frost and hard freezes that should not prevent you from growing food. Many cool season crops can grow well into the winter with a little protection from the elements. Learn what crops grow best and how to […]

Trees of Discovery – Discovery Center

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

Missouri is part of the great central hardwood forest and has more than 160 native tree species. Almost half of those species are featured right here at the Discovery Center. Join an informative nature walk as we identify and learn about many of the trees in our native landscape. Make your own tree journal featuring […]

Flower Festival at Colonial Gardens

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

Get ready to immerse yourself in a blooming paradise at the Colonial Gardens End of Summer Flower Festival. This event celebrates the beauty of nature and all things floral. Walk among fresh flower fields to cut & design your own arrangements* or visit the flower crown workshop to build a one of a kind creation*. […]

Dog Days at Powell Gardens

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

On the third Sunday of the month (May – September), Powell Gardens welcomes dogs! You and your furry friend are invited to spend the day strolling and sniffing the gardens. As Kansas City’s botanical garden, Powell Gardens celebrates the Midwest spirit of place with display gardens, a three-mile nature trail, rotating exhibitions, architecture, and more. […]

Wine Walk for Wildlife

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Wine lovers and animal lovers unite! The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has the only event in town where you can enjoy a summer evening of both at Wine Walk for Wildlife! Guests will stroll through the topside of the Zoo (excluding Africa), sip and savor 40 different types of wine, enjoy a variety of […]

$40

Climate Café Gathering – virtual

Climate Café Gatherings are community-based supportive gatherings to nurture and enhance the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing the negative emotional impacts of climate change, severe weather events, drought, wildfires, environmental destruction, and more. Each session will include facilitators from The Resilient Activist as well as a Climate-Aware Therapist to guide the conversations in ways that […]