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. […]
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 […]
This fall, Quixotic presents Terra Luna | A Light & Sound Experience, enticing you to take a wild journey through the moonlit gardens! Encounter dancers, musicians, aerial acrobatics, immersive art displays, photo ops, and adventure along the magical garden path. Tickets are available for two magical weekends only, September 12-15 & 19-22. Tickets are limited […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore old-growth prairies bursting with life and whimsical oak/hickory woodlands with historic stone wall features. Experience nature first-hand during our Guided Naturalist Walk with Deep Roots and Johnson County Parks and Recreation District. Lexington Lake is a mixture of water, prairie, and woodland habitats. Located in DeSoto, Kansas, this 465-acre park features oak/hickory woodland and […]
Visit Colonial Garden's Alpaca Brunch! Get ready to enjoy a farm to table meal then cuddle with alpacas. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, and connect with nature. The Farm to Table kitchen features seasonal fresh fruit, quiche made with its chicken eggs, pastries and more! While savoring your meal, you'll have the […]
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 […]
