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Green events

Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Regional Landfill Capacity Study – Public Meeting

MCC-Longview Campus - Education Center 500 SW Longview Rd, Lee's Summit, MO, United States

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 […]

Night at the Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

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 […]

$5

Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

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 […]

Winter Prairie Walk at Jerry Smith Park

Jerry Smith Prairie Park 139th & Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Name that Critter! – Virtual

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 […]

Wassailing in the Orchard

Colonial Gardens 27610 East Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

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 […]

Parenting in the Climate Crisis – Virtual

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 […]

Native Plants for Continuous Blooms – Virtual

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 […]

Deep Roots Lunch & Learn – Keystone Species – Virtual

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 […]

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Pollinator Plants for Shade – Virtual

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. […]