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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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

Un-Dumpster Day

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO, United States

De-clutter and do good when you donate your gently used clothing, furniture, toys, books and other household items at the next Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, September 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lot C at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Hosted by Re.Use.Full, this free event benefiting KC-area nonprofits will also feature document-shredding […]

Free

1st Annual One KC Kansas River Cleanup

Kaw Point Park 1403 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS, United States

As more and more harmful litter shows up in our oceans, an effort is underway to clean up the Kansas River hundreds of miles upstream, and it is seeking your help. The Kansas nonprofit, Friends of the Kaw, organizes events to tackle local pollution impacting our waterways including the 1st Annual One KC Kansas River Cleanup. […]

Free

Farm Fest at Common Ground

KC Farm School at Gibbs Road 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS, United States

Farm Fest at Common Ground is a free, family-friendly block party held at KC Farm School’s 14-acre urban farm. The popular community celebration and block party features an impressive lineup of local music, vendors, makers, resources, and growers. Activities will include free food, farm tours, bounce houses, fun workshops, face painting, a cardboard village, chalk […]

Free

Puppets A Glow-Go & Handmade Parade for the Planet and Festival

The National World War I Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Puppets a Glow-Go is back for its fifth year of free family fun at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This year the event also features the new Handmade Parade for the Planet and Festival. Puppets A Glow-Go Event The popular Puppets A Glow event features dozens of giant puppets, aerialists, and glow performers for […]

Free

Go Green 2024!

Powell Community Center 6200 Martway St., Mission, KS, United States

Connect with local experts this Saturday on solar, composting, organic food, energy efficiency, biking, electronic recycling, native plants, climate change, and more at the free Go Green 2024! fair. The event features an impressive lineup of over 30 local exhibitors and education sessions with resources to live more sustainably. The environmental fair will held in Mission, KS […]