Residents of Overland Park, KS can recycle large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, etc.) at no cost at this event. Small appliances and electronics (televisions, computers, etc.) will NOT be accepted. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.
Make greener choices for your yard and home at the Healthy Yards Expo, a free earth-friendly lawn and garden event. Discover simple practices for achieving a nice yard while still protecting our water, air, and healthy soils. The Healthy Yards Expo features businesses, non-profits, seminars, and tips to help residents become greener in their lawn […]
The April Native Plants at Noon event is going on the road to the Maple Woods Natural Area. This mature maple and oak forest is recognized by the National Park Service as a significant Natural Area in Gladstone, Missouri. Learn with Missouri Department of Conservation experts why it is a popular spring destination to view […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Linger Over Breakfast series will feature, Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time...our next steps, on Saturday, April 20 at St. Teresa’s Academy. Its 2024 series theme is, Care for our Common Home. Want to enjoy beautiful butterflies, delicious vegetables, fabulous flowers all in your backyard, and […]
Join Bridging The Gap, Midwest Recycling Center, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri for an electronics recycling collection event for hard-to-recycle electronics! Patrons to the Pleasant Valley Community Drop-off Recycling Center can bring electronics on Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. For a list of accepted items and items that require […]
KC Farm School is hosting a plant sale and jumble swap on April 20 with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants. Seed potatoes, soil mix, and compost will also be available. The event also includes local vendors. KC Farm School is a non-profit whose mission is to empower individuals of all ages through on-farm, hands-on […]
Stock up on native plants for your garden at one of the biggest sales of the year. Hosted by the Missouri Prairie Foundation, native plant vendors will sell native plants, including: City Roots Nursery, Gaylena’s Gardens, Missouri Wildflowers, Ozark Soul, and Sow Wild Natives. Saturday, April 20: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anita B. Gorman […]
Join Missouri Organic Recycling for its first-ever Earth Day Festival on April 22. Originally founded on Earth Day 32 years ago, everyone is invited to help celebrate its impact on the community. It will feature local businesses and organizations making a difference in the community, as well as booths and activities sharing information about the […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Goodwill at an in-person panel discussion and lunch on Tuesday, April 23 from 12 - 2 pm. Learn from local experts how you and your company can create or improve your own sustainability efforts. Lunch will be served before the Q&A section and Goodwill will conduct tours of our recycling facilities […]
Celebrate The Giving Grove and the impact of its affiliate programs on communities across the United States. Florence Williams, best-selling author of The Nature Fix, will be the featured speaker. From forest trails in Korea to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams has investigated the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is excited to host Tomato Days 2024 at its headquarters in Swope Park. The sale will include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, tomatillos, ground cherries & herbs to KCCG members, in addition to seeds and herb plants. When: Thursday, April 25th for green & yellow card members Friday, April 26th for all […]
Stock up on plants for your home and garden while helping Cornerstones of Care youth grow and flourish. The Thyme for Kids Plant Sale is a one-stop shop for annuals/perennials, herbs, vegetables, flowering baskets, and more. Event details: Friday, April 26 from 9 am - 6 pm Saturday, April 27 from 9 am - 4 […]
