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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

$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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free