Fall tradition celebrates monarch butterflies. As fall approaches so does one of nature’s greatest mysteries. It’s the annual monarch butterfly migration, when thousands of monarchs pass through the Lower Midwest heading for Mexico. The Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists invite you to be a part of the magic on Saturday, September 28th at the Pollinator […]
Re.Use.Full is hosting another Un-Dumpster Day in Kansas City, Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KCKCC Technical Education Center at 6565 State Avenue. This one-stop donation collection event will accept gently used books, toys, clothing, furniture and other household items as well as electronics and tires for recycling […]
A "Mass for Creation" is a liturgical worship service held annually that brings to light the responsibility to care for the earth, care for creatures, care for water and care for each other. Green Mass in Kansas City will be held for its 7th year on Sunday, September 29. This year it is held at […]
When it comes to native plants, you don’t have to wait for spring to start preparing for spring planting. People who want to get native plants established around their home should start planning in the fall. Fall is not only a good time to plant native plants, but it's also ideal for starting new garden […]
Explore diverse local home gardens that are providing habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies with Deep Roots’ Habitat Garden Tours. During the growing season, the organization is hosting Second Saturday Tours each featuring three residential gardens that highlight native plants with blooms throughout the year. Find inspiration and ideas to start your own garden and […]
On Saturday, October 12, take advantage of a one-stop recycling and donation event at the Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza. The recycling collection is open to everyone, including non-residents, and will accept many items that are more difficult to recycle. The event also works with community partners to donate reusable items. It will be held from […]
Join the free festival along the Blue River with guided hikes, kayaking, river-side yoga, nature art, wild edible walks, and more in a celebration of Kansas City's largest watershed. Hosted by Heartland Conservation Alliance, Blue River Discovery Days will be held Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Minor Park in Kansas […]
Take a guided tour of an all-electric, solar home and get all the details of how to transform your home to save energy. The home in Parkville, MO features 22 solar panels and energy efficiency upgrades including an all-electric conversion, attic insulation, blower door tested, a high-efficiency heat pump, an advanced energy monitoring system and […]
Walk, ride or run a different trail the first four Sundays in October with KC Parks and Recreation. The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes […]
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors and fall foliage at Botanical Brewfest this October. Sample hundreds of beer varieties from regional and local breweries among a visual feast of botanical beauty at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Enjoy live music, yard games, and good times with friends among the gorgeous garden scenery […]
Are you interested in becoming part of the growing world of Citizen Science and are looking for ways to participate? Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for the Project Feeder Watch Kickoff at the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center. The event will blend technology and our natural habitats to explore how to record encounters […]
Join Compost Collective KC for a family-friendly pumpkin smashing party at the Juniper Gardens Training Farm to divert pumpkins from KC landfills. Did you know that pumpkins take up a lot of resources to grow and often end up in landfills? This creates greenhouse gases that warm our planet when they could be nourishing the soil […]
