In January 2024, MARC concluded a study, led by Burns & McDonnell, to forecast regional landfill capacity. The study is intended to inform solid waste planning, programming and permitting activities at the state, regional and local levels and to serve as a prelude to a future regional solid waste plan. This public meeting is an […]
Join the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for a celestial evening to celebrate the full Wolf Moon. Experience the enchantment of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens under the moonlit sky and witness the moon cast its luminous glow on the surroundings. The Astronomical Society of Kansas City will provide telescopes for a […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on selecting fruit trees and berry bushes. Add fruit to your garden or learn more about the best fruit varieties for our area. The workshop will discuss the fruit plant varieties offered by KCCG as well as basic fruit planting techniques. In addition to in-person […]
The Resilient Activist is hosting a free winter prairie walk at the Jerry Smith Prairie Park. Trail Length: 1.4 miles Estimated Walk Time: 60-90 minutes Ages 12+ Highlights for the walk: The trail loops through 360 acres of native Missouri tallgrass prairie. The winter prairie can be both bleak and beautiful. It’s subject to biting wind […]
We may not always see animals, but they sure do leave us signs! Learn to recognize animal tracks, scat, and more in this free virtual program. Hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the program is geared towards the young and old alike. A virtual link will be sent to you via email the week […]
Colonial Gardens is celebrating the age-old tradition of Wassailing in the Orchard. Step into the magic of winter to express gratitude to the orchard trees for their delicious bounty and offer blessings for a fruitful harvest in the upcoming year. Event Highlights: Wassail Walk: Embark on a delightful journey through the orchard, where we'll raise our […]
Discover the best fruit tree selections for Kansas, varieties to be on the lookout for, and how to go about planting and caring for them during the K-State Garden Hour series. Rebecca McMahon, Local Food System Program Administrator, and Anthony Reardon, Johnson County Horticulture - Small Farms Agent will lead a free virtual class.
Learn strategies to help your family navigate the climate crisis while caring for yourself in the process - event hosted in part by the Climate Psychology Alliance, Moms Clean Air Force, and Climate Mental Health Network. How can parents help their children navigate the emotional and physical impacts of the climate crisis? How can parents […]
The Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting a free Grow Native! webinar about succession planting. It is arguably every gardener’s dream to have plants in bloom from spring through fall in their native gardens. Presenters Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross will share their knowledge and expertise on how to keep the native wildflower blooms popping through […]
Join Deep Roots each first Thursday at 12pm CST to learn best management practices for large landscapes. Working with landowners, natural resource managers, and conservationists across the Midwest, this series tells the story of native habitat stewardship and restoration efforts. On Thursday, February 1st, the series will feature, Keystone Species with Sarah Beier. Join native […]
Join the Lakeside Nature Center, located within Swope Park, for a free guided trail hike. The guided walk/hike, which focuses on habitats around the center, typically occurs on the upper Fox Hollow trail which is primarily covered with rock and accessible for most participants. However, depending on the Naturalist and topic of the hike, another […]
Can I create a pollinator garden in the shade? Yes, you absolutely can. Gardeners with shade take on an important role in feeding the emerging pollinators from their winter hibernation. Not only that, you can actually sustain pollinators from March to October with native plants from our region. Join the Johnson County K-State Research and […]
